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Auxiliary Dam Campground
Located on the southern end of Lake Isabella off Highway 178 near the town of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, drinking water, trash service, a dump station and some 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.
ExplorUS
All developed campground areas in 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.
The interagency America the Beautiful pass Annual, Senior, Access, Volunteer, and Military is accepted.
Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.
For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call 760-376-3781.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Daily passes sold at onsite kiosk; $8/second vehicle. For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call 760-376-3781. |
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| Operational Hours: | Open year round. |
| Reservations: | No reservation required. |
| Fees: | $12 fee per vehicle per day or annual pass for $60. Dump Station Fee $12 |
| Permit Info: | Campfire Permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Free campfire permits are available online at www.preventwildfireca.org or at your local Ranger Station. |
| Open Season: | Year Round |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Lake Isabella and Mt. Mesa. |
| Water: | Yes |
| Restroom: | 3 flush type |
| Passes: | The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions: From Kernville, go south on County Road 571, and west on CA 178.Activities
Campground Camping
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| Reservation Info | |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Picnicking
$12 Day Use Fee at this area