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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Sandy Flat Campground

Sandy Flat Campground offers 35 family campsites along the lower Kern River southwest from Lake Isabella. Includes 6 walk-in sites, water, and bathrooms.

 

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

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 their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269 or 559-745-4209.

Open all year around. 

10pm - 6am (quiet hours)

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 for camping.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night

Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle.  

6' leash requirements. 

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 559-745-4209

Photo of the Kern River Ranger District Office

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: 35.58271669

Longitude: -118.5245838

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

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.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 4, 2025