Hospital Flat Campground
Along the North Fork of the Kern River, Hospital Flat Campground offers 40 individual family units, and 1 accessible group unit with ramp. Maximum 30-foot RV and trailer length. Paved access roads. Bathrooms and water available.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereThis 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 their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269 or 559-745-4209.
May - September
10pm - 6am (Quiet hours)
Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge are prohibited due to Kern River's Wild and Scenic Designation.
Maximum trailer length 30’
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited for camping
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:
Single Site: $36 per night
Group Site: $152 per night (30 people max)
Campsite fees range from $34.00 per night for single unit, $8.00 per night for extra vehicle. Group Campsite 30pp - $152.00 per night.
6' leash requirements.
Contact Name: ExplorUs
Contact Phone: 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: 35.82876217
Longitude: -118.4580432
Elevation
3,000
Directions
Off of Highway 99 in Bakersfield, take Highway 178 East, to Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 around the west side of the lake tothe town of Kernville. From Kernville go north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99)6.5 miles to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
