South Fork Rec Campground
Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water mark.
Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water’s edge. Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer. The site also offers a public boat launch and courtesy dock.
Reservations
General Information
ExplorUS
For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com) or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269 559-745-4209.
Open all year around.
For day use sunrise to sunset
Camping quiet hours 10pm - 6am
Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night
Daily passes sold at onsite kiosk; $12; Boat launch ramp
6' leash requirements.
Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District
Contact Phone: 760-376-3781 or 559-745-4209
Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.65856702
Longitude: -118.4368909
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
