Public Land Camping

HUNGRY GULCH

KERNVILLE, CAManaged by FS

Things to Do

Camping

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, HUNGRY GULCH accommodates recreational vehicles up to 30 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Popular activities at this location include Camping. The campground's proximity to KERNVILLE offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the California region.

Located in KERNVILLE, California, HUNGRY GULCH provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

Overview Hungry Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest of California. Visitors enjoy swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing and fishing on the scenic lake.Recreation Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, water skiiing and windsurfing at Lake Isabella, which covers 11,000+ acres on the Kern River and has over 38 miles of shoreline. Anglers will find black and white crappie, bluegill, blue and channel catfish, largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Trout fishing is also available in area streams. Please click here for safety and permit information.

Many hiking opportunities can be found around Lake Isabella and along the Kern River.Facilities The campground offers nearly 80 non-specific sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings and drinking water.Natural Features The campground is situated on a pine-covered hillside, 3 miles from Lake Isabella's western shores at an elevation of 2,640 feet. Many sites have views of Lake Isabella off in the distance.

Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.

The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. Nearby Attractions The Kern River is a short drive from the campground and offers hiking and fishing opportunities.

Getting There

From Bakersfield take Highway 178, to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella, take Highway 155 North approximately four miles to the campground.

Amenities

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