Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds
Camp 9 Lakeside Campgrounds offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including: group camping (max 35 occupants), waterskiing, boating, swimming, and fishing in the lake. Mobility-impaired access to the beach. Full shade. A motocross track and shooting range are nearby. Additional facilities include a fish cleaning station and a volleyball court.
Includes a dump station for Recreational Vehicles at a cost of $25/dump (open year-round)
Reservations
This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov
General Information
ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit About ExplorUs - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com), or call 559-745-4209.
March - October
10pm - 6am (Quiet hours)
No ATVs or OHVs in the campground. Must stay in designated roadways and watch for signs where vehicles are prohibited.
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited.
No camping or campfires outside designated campsites. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org
Overnight Use:
Group Site 1: $220 per night (50 people max)
Group Site 2: $155 per night (35 people max)
Group Site 3: $88 per night (20 people max)
RV dumpsite with automated fee collection $25.00 per use.
Group Site 1: $220.00 per night (50 people max)
Group site 2: $155.00 per night (35 people max)
Group site 3: $88.00 per night (20 people max)
6' leash requirements.
Contact Name: Kern River Ranger Station
Contact Phone: 760-376-3781
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: 35.69065673
Longitude: -118.4252261
Directions
From Kernville, go south on Sierra Way/ County Road 521, then turn west on access road to the lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Sites 3,4, &5 DO NOT have water.
Be prepared to bring your own drinking water or have a water filter. Lake, stream or spring water may be contaminated.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
