Breckenridge Campground

Area Status: Closed

Breckenridge Campground is the only campground on Breckenridge mountain that offers picnic tables and vault restrooms. This campground is unsuitable for trailers, but offers a rustic experience for camping, hunting, or just exploring.

No Water available; Pack out all trash

Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at readyforwildfire.org

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	No water. NOT suitable for trailers; Not reservable (developed campsites). For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call (760) 376-3781
Reservations:	No reservation required
Fees:	Free of charge.
Permit Info:	Campfire permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves.
Open Season:	May - November
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Summer
Closest Towns:	Bakersfield and Lake Isabella
Water:	None
Restroom:	Yes
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Lake Isabella Visitor Center

General Information

Directions:

From Bakersfield, go 30 miles east on Breckenridge Road (Country Road 218/ Forest Road 28S06).

Breckenridge road is paved all the way across Breckenridge mountain, but is narrow in most areas. Roads that fork off of Breckenridge road are dirt forest roads, such as the road that takes you to Breckenridge campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

High elevation camping, hunting, and hiking.

General Info:

Parking

Parking at the campground.

No. of Sites	22 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites	None
Open Season:	May-November
Fees:	Free of charge
Reservation info:	No reservations
Permit:	Campfire permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves.
Best Season:	Summer