Sequoia National Forest

Sunset over the mountains in Sequoia National Forest

Sunset in Sequoia National Forest

Welcome to one of the most beautiful National Forests for recreation activities. The Sequoia National Forest is sure to provide a wonderful recreational experience.

Finding a Recreation Area or Activity

On our website, recreation opportunities are organized by districts or activity type. Note the area on our forest you'd like to stay or explore, under the right column heading 'Areas & Activities', 'Find an Area' select the district that covers that area, then view/select the available recreation activities. Or, choose an activity under the Recreation heading on the left side of the webpage and see where on the forest it is offered. Either way, we're sure you'll find exceptional recreation opportunities on the The Sequoia National Forest.

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Leave No Trace

</p> <p style="margin-top: 12px;">Remember to "<a href="http://lnt.org">Leave No Trace</a>" when visiting the Forest so everyone can enjoy its scenic beauty for years to come!</p> </div> <div class="p-2 my-8 md:px-2" style="box-shadow: 0 0 6px 0 rgba(99,99,99,0.14);border-radius: 4px;"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between"> <div class="rec-img-gallery my-4""> <img src="https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/12/27/20/53/1072_3936d34a-d45d-4f82-aa7d-c94ffeb71723_700.jpg" alt="Looking downstream of a river running through the mountains" style="box-shadow: 0 0 6px 0 rgba(99,99,99,0.14);border-radius: 4px;"></img> <div class="rec-img-gallery-label fac-label"> <span>Looking downstream of a river running through the mountains</span> </div> <div class="rec-img-gallery-desc">  <span>The Kern River north of Kernville, CA</span> </div> </div> <div class="rec-img-gallery my-4""> <img src="https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/11/29/19/14/1072_2b736055-332a-4b15-8ce0-031aa806e062_700.jpg" alt="Hodgdon Meadow Campground" style="box-shadow: 0 0 6px 0 rgba(99,99,99,0.14);border-radius: 4px;"></img> <div class="rec-img-gallery-label fac-label"> <span>Hodgdon Meadow Campground</span> </div> <div class="rec-img-gallery-desc">  <span>Site 015</span> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <h3>RecAreaDirections</h3> <hr /> <p></p> <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=36.015670,-118.392940" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open with Google Map</a> <br /> <br /> <div id="map"></div> <script> var map = L.map('map').setView([36.015670,-118.392940], 8); L.tileLayer('https://tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png', { maxZoom: 19, attribution: '© <a href="http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright">OpenStreetMap</a>' }).addTo(map); var marker = L.marker([36.015670,-118.392940]).addTo(map); marker.bindPopup("Sequoia National Forest").openPopup() // console.log("map is ",map); </script> <h3>Misc</h3> <table> <tr><td style="width: 30%;">Stay Limit</td><td></td></tr> <tr><td>Reservable</td><td>false</td></tr> <tr><td>Keywords</td><td></td></tr> <tr><td>Map Link</td><td></td></tr> <tr><td>Contact Phone</td><td></td></tr> <tr><td>Contact Email</td><td></td></tr> </table> <h3>Permits info</h3> <hr /> <h3>Facilities</h3> <hr /> <div class="p-8 my-8" style="box-shadow: 0 0 6px 0 rgba(99,99,99,0.14);border-radius: 4px;"> <h5>Hobo Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=10046933">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground. The campground is open year-round.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> <p>The area is close to two hots springs, the Miracle Hot Springs and the Remington Hot Springs. Parking for Miracle Hot Springs is located south of Hobo Campground in a large parking lot. White water boating is also popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. A trail also exists at the northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and Miracle Hot Springs area.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>Hobo Campground offers 21 single sites and 2 accessible single sites. All sites are by reservation only. The campground road is paved but not suitable for vehicles and attachments longer than 22 feet due to the narrow road. There is <strong>no potable water </strong>available for campers. The host site is located near the entrance at site 4.</p> <p>Each site has a table and a fire ring and most are within close proximity of the Kern River. Vault toilets are located in the middle and end of the campground. Additional portable toilets are also available throughout the campground.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>The campsites are mostly all shaded by majestic sycamores, willows, cottonwoods, alders with views of the Lower Kern River close by. Low lying hills surround the campground and a nearby hot spring draws many people to the area. The trees show off a dramatic display of yellow, gold, and orange in the fall. The Kern River flows higher in the late spring and early summer months as water is released from Lake Isabella. The river can appear calm but can be deceiving with it's fast currents under the surface. The Forest Service does not encourage swimming in the river.</p> <h2>contact_info</h2> This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (760) 376-3781. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>The Miracle Hot Springs are located in the large parking lot south of the campground entrance. </p> </p> <hr /> <h5>HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=120990">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia/" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets. There is no drinking water available at this facility.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks. <br/><br/> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=121040">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Thunderbird Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area.<a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers three group sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets. There is no drinking water available at this facility.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.<br/><br/> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>LIMESTONE CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=123440">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Limestone Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.<h2>Recreation</h2> Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities.<br/><br/> To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the Sequoia National Forest’s <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">overview</a> of the area.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground, located 16 miles north of Kernville, has 19 paved sites. Picnic areas, vault toilets are provided. <br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.<br/><br/> The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <br/><br/> At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line the water's edge. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park Trail of 100 Giants.<br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>WHITE RIVER <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232776">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> The White River Campground sits in a stand of mature cedar along the banks of the White River at an altitude of 4,000 feet. <br /><br /> The campgrounds are approximately 8 miles from the popular California Hot Springs. <h2>Recreation</h2> Fishing and hiking, along with camp-side river wading, are popular pursuits. The river narrows to a creek-size width near the campgrounds.<h2>Facilities</h2> This is a remote, tent-only site set back a distance from the road. Vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic areas are provided. <br /><br /> This facility is operated by Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br /><br /> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Visitors enjoy exploring the nearby sequoia groves and hot springs. <br /><br /> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.</p> <hr /> <h5>LOGGER FLAT GROUP <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232777">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Logger Flat Group Camping is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, a short drive from Hume Lake, one of the forest's most visited destinations. Windsurfing and fishing are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road exploring. <br /><br /> A family-friendly trail loops around the lake, offering a 2.6-mile path with interpretive signs and benches along the way.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people and 30 vehicles or a combination of 20 cars and 10 RVs. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no electric hookups are available.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Sequoia National Forest 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. <br /><br /> The campground is 3 miles south of Hume Lake at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and sits in the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument.</p> <hr /> <h5>Aspen Hollow Group (Sequoia National Forest, CA) <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232780">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Aspen Hollow Group sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park. The campground sits just one mile from Hume Lake, an 87-acre man-made lake in the Kings River Watershed. <h2>Recreation</h2> In addition to hiking the sequoia groves, visitors enjoy swimming, trout fishing and boating at nearby Lake Hume. The trails in the Monument are open to hikers, horses and bikes, however bikes are not permitted in wilderness areas. <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground accommodates up to 100 people and has back-in spaces for 35 vehicles. <br><br><br><br>Vault toilets, drinking water, laundry facilities and food storage lockers are provided.<br><br><br><br>The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise. <br><br> <br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. </p> <hr /> <h5>HUME LAKE <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232781">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Hume Lake Campground is a popular facility along Hume Lake, one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations. The area offers seasonal recreational opportunities, including fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, and swimming.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Hume Lake is a year-round recreation destination. During warmer months, visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking and mountain biking. <br/><br/> During the winter, the area is popular for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers single and double-family campsites, some of which have views of Hume Lake. Foot trails lead to the lakeshore. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is situated among towering Sequoia and Jeffrey pines on the northern end of Hume Lake, which was built to support a long-ago commercial logging operation. It once supplied water to the longest lumber flume transporting logs to the Central Valley. The elevation is 5,250 feet. <br/><br/> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Bearskin Grove offers the rare opportunity to photograph an entire mature sequoia in one frame. Hiking through the grove, visitors will find a mix of young and old sequoias, including about 50 trees that measure over 6 feet in diameter. Take Tenmile Road (Forest Road 13S09) to Forest Road 13S02, then 13S98 to enter the grove. <br/><br/> Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Giant Sequoia National Monument.</p> <hr /> <h5>PRINCESS <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232782">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Princess Campground sits next to a large meadow at an elevation of 5,900 feet in the Indian Basin Grove. The campsite is just 3 miles northwest of Hume Lake. <br/><br/> The 87-acre lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and is part of the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber. The lake now provides countless recreational opportunities for visitors. <h2>Recreation</h2> The Indian Basin Grove Interpretive Trail offers an accessible, paved half-mile loop, and an additional half-mile extension loop through the grove and meadow area. The trailhead is right outside the camp entrance. <br/><br/>At nearby Hume Lake, visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road exploring. <br/><br/> For hikers of all levels, the 2.6-mile Hume Lake Loop at the lake and features interpretive signs and benches. <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This 88-site park consists of several loops, among them 19 tent-only sites. An amphitheater makes for a convivial gathering place. Some sites have views of Hume Lake. Others have a view of the adjacent meadow. Sites are shaded, parking stands are dirt and gravel. <br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The campground provides a great base for day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove. <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.</p> <hr /> <h5>COVE GROUP <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232783">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California's Sequoia National Forest.<h2>Recreation</h2> Several trails pass nearby, offering excellent hiking, and streams along the way provide trout fishing. At Lake Hume visitors enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and hiking.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This group site holds one group up to 50 people. Picnic areas, drinking water and group campfire rings are provided.<br><br><br><br>The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain RecreationCompany, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. </p> <hr /> <h5>FIR GROUP <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232784">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Fir Group Campground sits near Hume Lake in the Sequoia National Forest, amidst pines and at an elevation of 5,250 feet. Hume Lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and sits in the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber. <h2>Recreation</h2> Visitors can enjoy trout fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, hiking and mountain biking on 87-acre Hume Lake. There are also several hiking paths along the lake.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>Fir Group Campground can accommodate up to 100 guests. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.<br><br><br><br>The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. </p> <hr /> <h5>STONY CREEK SEQUOIA <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232785">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Stony Creek Campground sits on the southern side of Hume Lake, about 18 miles from the shore, set amidst Sequoia and jeffrey pines and at an elevation of 5,250 feet.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy trout fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding. <br/><br/> Visitors can hike the Jennie Lake Trail. The trailhead to the 4-mile trail is across the street in the Upper Stony Creek campground. <br/><br/> Several creeks also run near the campground, offering additional fishing and wading opportunities. <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>Stony Creek offers nearly 50 reservable campsites, spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, drinking water and an amphitheater are available at the campground.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <br/><br/> Built to support a large commercial logging operation, Hume Lake supplied water to the longest lumber flume transporting logs to the Central Valley. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular among visitors. <br/><br/> Bearskin Grove offers the rare opportunity to photograph an entire mature sequoia in one frame. Hiking through the grove visitors will find a mix of young and old sequoias, many measuring more than 6 feet in diameter. <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.</p> <hr /> <h5>FRENCH GULCH <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232786">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National Forest. <h2>Recreation</h2> Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>French Gulch can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A marina and boat ramps are available at Lake Isabella, just to the southeast. <br><br><br><br>The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the Sequoia National Forest takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>LIVE OAK <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232790">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers one group site that can accomodate up to 150 people and a combination of 30 vehicles and RVs. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. <br/> <br/> This facility is operated by Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate elevation of 2,500 feet. <br/><br/> Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower Kern River. <br/><br/> Sequoia National Forest 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 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Live Oak provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park. The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby within Giant Sequoia National Monument. <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>PARADISE COVE <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232792">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Paradise Cove Campground sits near Lake Isabella in the beautiful Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers. <h2>Recreation</h2> This year-round campground is near Lake Isabella, one of California's largest reservoirs. Water activities such as swimming, water skiing and wind surfing are popular. <br/><br/> The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground has 46 sites that are divided into two sections. The upper section has back-in camp sites, and the lower section has side-by-side parking. All camp sites have a view of the lake. <br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.<br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>PIONEER POINT <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232793">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> The focal point of this year-round campground is Lake Isabella, where campers can swim, water ski, windsurf and more. <br/><br/> The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months, offering anglers a variety of species, including black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass. <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This 73-site campground, directly across the street from Lake Isabella, is open year-round. Some sites offer sweeping lake views, and a playground in the campground offers enjoyment for children.<br><br><br><br>Lake access is less than a mile from the campgrounds. The town of Lake Isabella is a 2-mile drive away.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.<br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.</p> <hr /> <h5>HUNGRY GULCH <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232794">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> 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.<h2>Recreation</h2> 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 <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/publications/rog/lake_hzds,_rgs,_sfty.pdf" rel="nofollow">click here</a> for safety and permit information. <br/><br/> Many hiking opportunities can be found around Lake Isabella and along the Kern River.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers nearly 80 non-specific sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Kern River is a short drive from the campground and offers hiking and fishing opportunities.</p> <hr /> <h5>BOULDER GULCH <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232795">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Boulder Gulch Campground is nestled in the foothills of the high desert at an elevation of 2,650 feet, just a short drive from Lake Isabella. The facility sits in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.<h2>Recreation</h2> At the nearby Lake Isabella visitors enjoy trout and bass fishing, boating, windsurfing, swimming and water skiing. <br/><br/> There are also hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails in the area.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This campground consists of about 58 paved sites and includes a fish cleaning station and flush toilets.<br><br>The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.<br></p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2> <p>Cancellations</p> <p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p> <p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.</p> <p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p> <p>No-Shows</p> <p>A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. </p> <p>Refunds</p> <p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.</p> <p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p> <p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. </p> <p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.</p> </p> <hr /> <h5>TILLIE CREEK <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232796">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Tillie Creek campground is nestled in oak trees on the shores of Lake Isabella, a popular destination for water activities, especially windsurfing and fishing. <br/><br/> The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper Kern and Lower Kern Rivers. <h2>Recreation</h2> Lake activities are the focal point of this year-round campground. Options include swimming, water skiing and windsurfing. <br/><br/> The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months. Lake Isabella offers anglers a variety of species, including black and White crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This year-round campground can accommodate family reunions and other large parties, from 60 up to 150 guests, and also offers about 60 individual campsites.<br><br><br><br>The campground is located 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella. One group area is wheelchair accessible. A marina and boat ramps are available just to the south. An ampitheater is available for campfire programs. Other facilities include a fish cleaning station and a playground.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>WISHON <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232807">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Wishon Campground straddles two forks of the Tule River in the Sequoia National Forest, sitting at an elevation of 4,000 feet. A creek runs through the site into the Tule River, which originates in the Golden Trout Wilderness. <h2>Recreation</h2> There are many hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Rose Grave Trailhead. Visitors can wade in the river at Wishon Fork.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This year-round campground is configured in 3 parts: the Front Entrance section (sites 2-9) the Main Loop (sites 11-33) and the Doubles Spur (sites 34-36.) Wishon Campground offers 33 reservable campsites - 29 single sites and 4 double sites<br><br><br><br></p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> There are six small remnant giant sequoia groves in the area, including Wishon, Silver Creek, Burro, Maggie Mountain, Middle Tule and Upper Tule Groves. </p> <hr /> <h5>BELKNAP <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232809">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Belknap Campground, elevation 4,800 feet, is located east of Porterville, CA off state highway 190 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Western Divide Ranger District. It sits within the Belknap and McIntyre giant sequoia groves.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Trails in the monument are open to hikers, horseback riders and bikers. The trails wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains and alongside wild rivers. <br/><br/> A hiking trail also starts within the campground, leading into the sequoia grove, with fishing in Tule River along the way.<h2>Facilities</h2> Belknap offers about 13 tent camping sites that can accommodate up to 6 guests each. Vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic areas are all provided. <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>HOSPITAL FLAT <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232816">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Hospital Flat Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers several single-family sites on a single loop along the river. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,000 feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows line the riverbanks. <br/><br/> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip. <br/><br/> Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument.</p> <hr /> <h5>HEADQUARTERS <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232819">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2> Headquarters Campground offers a mix of standard, RV and tent-only sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2,800 feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Some sites overlook the river and lie in the shade of oak, juniper and cottonwood trees. Sites sitting further from the river are more open and have little to no shade. <br/><br/> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip. <br/><br/> Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>LONG MEADOW GROUP <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232822">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Long Meadow Group Campground is a remote facility within Sequoia National Forest, in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The area is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. <h2>Recreation</h2> Touring the Sequoia National Monument is the area's most popular activity. Hikers enjoy the Trail of a Hundred Giants as it wanders through the Long Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove. Other points of interest within the southern section include the Belknap Grove and the Freeman Grove <br/><br/> The northern portion of the monument is a short drive away, where visitors can view the Boole Tree, which is the largest tree on the National Forest system. Indian Basin Grove is also located in this area. <h2>Facilities</h2> The group campground is configured for up to 36 people and up to 5 vehicles. No hookups are available. Vault toilets are provided. This is a remote facility with no nearby conveniences.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Sequoia National 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. <br/><br/> The campground sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet, near trails that wind through giant sequoia groves, climb up mountains and meander along wild rivers. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Sequoia National Monument offers numerous hiking trails through scenic sequoia groves. <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise that will serve to make trips to the monument more memorable. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>HOLEY MEADOW <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232823">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from 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. <br/><br/> Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. <br/><br/>This remote campground is popular with hikers and people who want to tour the giant sequoias, including the Trail of a Hundred Giants.<h2>Recreation</h2> Activities in this remote area include hiking and touring giant sequoias. Trails in the monument, open to hikers, horses and bikes, wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains, and alongside wild rivers. Plenty of hiking is offered nearby, including a wheelchair-accessible nature trail, the Trail of a Hundred Giants. <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This campground accommodates tents only and has 10 individual campsites. It is primitive with no available water. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring; vault toilets are available at the campground. <br><br> <br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> This primitive campground sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet southeast of Porterville, California, within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. It is a short drive to the the Trail of a Hundred Giants, through the Redwood or Long Meadow sequoia grove. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Redwood and Long Meadow Sequoia groves and the Trail of a Hundred Giants are a short drive away.</p> <hr /> <h5>REDWOOD MEADOW <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232825">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Redwood Meadow Campground located within Sequoia National Forest, in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The area is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.<h2>Recreation</h2> Touring the Sequoia National Monument is the area's most popular activity. Hikers enjoy the Trail of a Hundred Giants as it wanders through the ong Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove. Other points of interest within the sourthern section include the Belknap Grove and the Freeman Grove.<h2>Facilities</h2> Redwood Meadow offers 6 singles sites and 6 yurts which can accommodate up to 6 people. No hookups or water available. Vault toilets are provided. This facility is operated by Sequoia Recration, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online. <h2>Natural Features</h2> Sequoiia National 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. The campground sits at an evelvation of 6,400 feet, near trails that wind through gian sequoia groves, climb up mountains and meander along wild rivers. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Trail of a Hundred Giants <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>QUAKING ASPEN <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232827">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Quaking Aspen Campground is situated in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Freeman Creek Grove, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. <h2>Recreation</h2> Visitors can explore nearby sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River. <br/><br/> The Freeman Creek Grove is also a popular destination. At 1,425 acres, this immense unlogged grove features several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree. <br/><br/> There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This popular campground includes three small group sites that accommodate up to 12 people per campsite, 30 standard sites, two cabin sites and four tent-only sites. Some sites overlook a meadow. An amphitheater, vault toilets and picnic areas are provided. Please note, there is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232889">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings. <br><br><br><br>Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided.<br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. <br/><br/> Gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls while cottonwoods and willows line the river's edge. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trailhead is just north of Kernville. Day trips include the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Monument. <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.</p> <hr /> <h5>FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232890">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet. <h2>Recreation</h2> Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities. <br/><br/> Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities. There is direct access from the south end of the campground to several foot and mountain bike trails, including the 13-mile Whiskey Flat, 16-mile Flynn Canyon and 4-mile Tobies Trails. <br/><br/> To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the National Forest Service's <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">overview</a> of the area. <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground, located 13 miles north of Kernville, has 54 paved sites configured around three loops. Some sites have views of or direct access to the river. Picnic areas, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. There is a restaurant next to the campground.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company (RMRC), a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or directly at Rocky Mountain Recreation Company.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <br/><br/> At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line the water's edge. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park, Trail of 100 Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.</p> <hr /> <h5>GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232891">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are designated for walk-to tent camping only. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks. <br/><br/> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip. <br/><br/> Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>COY FLAT <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=232893">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Coy Flat is a small, charming group campsite located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument at an elevation of 5,000 feet, near the 4,666-acre Belknap Grove.<h2>Recreation</h2> In addition to hiking the Monument's giant sequoia groves, visitors can explore the nearby Bear Creek Trail, which ascends to 9,000 feet through a diverse terrain. There is also excellent trout fishing available in several creeks dotted throughout the area.<h2>Facilities</h2> Coy Flat offers 19 single sites and and double site, which can accommodate up to 12 people. <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> There is a convenience store a mile away in the small community of Camp Nelson. Pierpoint Springs Resort is located just 2 miles away. </p> <hr /> <h5>SANDY FLAT <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=233182">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Sandy Flat Campground is set back from the Lower Kern River at an altitude of 2,300 feet near the town of Lake Isabella. Campsites are a short walk from the river, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors. <h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking, trout fishing, river wading and floating are popular pursuits. The Hobo Fishing Trail, a short walking trail, is nearby. <br/><br/> <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/lowe-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the Lower Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>Campsites are set along one loop in largely open sites. Large boulders, relics of the ice age, are scattered throughout the campground. River access is in the day camp area. Drinking water, picnic areas and vault toilets are provided.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.</p> <hr /> <h5>Grouse Valley Cabins <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=233325">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>***Grouse Valley is closed for rehabilitation through at least the 2022 and 2023 seasons***</strong></p> <p> Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The facility is a complex of two cabins; the Lakeside Cabin and the Hillside Cabin. <br> <br>The Lakeside Cabin is the largest of the two and can accommodate up to 12 people. The Hillside Cabin accommodate up to 10 people. <br> <br>The property is nestled in an open scenic valley, which contains two lakes surrounded by pine and oak trees and a few small fruit and nut orchards. The serenity and open space provided at Upper Grouse presents visitors with a rare opportunity to enjoy the Sequoia National Forest apart from the traditional campground experience.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Visitors are invited to fish, canoe, and hike around the lakes on the property. All California Department of Fish and Game and U.S. Forest Service regulations apply. There is a barn, hay shed, a pasture adjacent tot he Caretaker's Cabin, and horse corrals for visitors who choose to bring their horses to ride.<h2>Facilities</h2> The 1,550 square foot Lakeside Cabin is two-story log cabin with an 8-foot covered deck on three sides. The 1,400 square foot Hillside Cabin is also a log cabin with an 8-foot deck on three sides. The cabins include a full kitchen, living and dining areas, full baths (the large house has two full baths) and large areas for bunks/beds. Additional amenities include hot showers, electricity, laundry facilities, and grills. If you plan on using the grill on the porch please bring your own charcoal briquettes. Cabin users should also provide linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, food and trash bags. Firewood can be purchased from local stores in Springville.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The Upper Grouse Valley is approximately a fifty minute drive north of Springville, California, at an elevation of around 4,800 feet. Vegetation on the property includes riparian, mixed conifer (ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and white fir), and fruit orchards. The property has a lower and an upper man-made lake. At 4,800 feet elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a variety of weather including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to experience a dusting of snow during the early spring and later fall months. The land surrounding the cabins is open to the public who must walk-in so other visitors may be in the vicinity during your stay.</p> <hr /> <h5>ESHOM CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=233363">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 4,800 feet in elevation, this facility is nestled among ponderosa pine, cedar, Sequoia and other conifers. This Forest Service campground is part of the Hume Lake Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest. It is located approximately 80 miles northeast of Fresno, CA, near Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.<h2>Recreation</h2> Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking and off-road exploring outside of the wilderness area. Trails lead into the Redwood Mountain/Whitaker forest grove of Giant Sequoias.<br /><br /><h2>Facilities</h2> Eshom Campground is a developed facility with 23 multi-family sites. The campground has two sections, east and west. Vault toilets are provided.<br /><br /> The west section is comprised of two loops, while the east section has a spur ending in a loop. In the west section, campsites 2 through 5 are best suited for slide-ins and tents; potable water spigots are available throughout the loops. Access to Eshom Creek can be found off the west section, where an old road is open to foot traffic only and leads to the creek.<br /><br /> The east section is more rustic. Sites have irregular and informal parking aprons, stone fire rings and no grills. The facility amenities are favorable for a family destination.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia's landscape is as spectacular as its trees. Soaring granite monoliths, glacier-torn canyons, roaring whitewater and more await discovery at the Sierra Nevada's southern end.<br /><br /> The Sierra Nevada Mountains support populations of black bears, mule deer, and a variety of squirrels and other small mammals. Many bird species can also be seen.<br /><br /> Eshom Creek runs adjacent to the campground, and many of the sites border the water. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are located 25 miles from the campground using Hwy 245, offering more chances to explore the natural beauty of the area.</p> <hr /> <h5>QUAKING ASPEN CABIN <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=233933">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Quaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California. <br/><br/> The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. Located just inside Quaking Aspen Campground, the cabin is available to rent from mid-May through mid-October. <h2>Recreation</h2> Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. <br/><br/> Visitors enjoy exploring surrounding sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River. The nearby Freeman Creek Grove is a 1,425-acres unlogged grove featuring several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree. <br/><br/> There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. The Summit Trailhead, about 10 miles north of the campground, offers access to excellent hiking. <br/><br/> The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation. There is also an amphitheater near the cabin where interpretive programs hosted by the Forest Service are held periodically during the summer. <h2>Facilities</h2> The one-bedroom, one-story cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for cool days and nights. <br/><br/> The bedroom contains a queen-size bed and a bunk bed. The living room has a futon that sleeps two, as well as a couch and a dining table with six chairs. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. The cabin also has a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower. <br/><br/> A picnic table and campfire ring are available outside. <br/><br/> Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, insect repellent and dish towels. <h2>Natural Features</h2> The cabin is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, just a few miles from several groves of Giant Sequoias. Other nearby points of interest include the Needles Lookout, Dome Rock and Trail of 100 Giants. <br/><br/> Because the cabin is located at a 7,000 foot elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a wide variety of weather, including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to have an early fall dusting of snow before the cabin closes for the season. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>CAMP 9 <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234011">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Camp 9, a year-round facility, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir. Its proximity to the lake and the Upper Kern River makes the facility popular among boaters, rafters and anglers. The camp is also a favorite among RV campers, with ample parking available to accommodate both trailers and motorized watercraft.<h2>Recreation</h2> Anglers enjoy fishing on both Lake Isabella and the Upper Kern River. Boating, kayaking and swimming are also popular activities. A seasonal boat ramp and dock are available within the day use area in the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>Camp 9 offers over 100 single campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally 11 group sites are available by reservation. Some sites are on the lakeshore, while others are set further back but have views of the lake. A few cottonwood trees are found in the campground, but shade is limited; plan on bringing protection. <br><br><br><br>The group sites offer two picnic tables each, campfire rings, portable toilets, and paved parking. Group sites 1, 2 and 6-11 have drinking water. Group sites 1 and 2 have shade shelters. Sites 1-5 each have a locked gate for security.<br><br><br><br>An RV dump station, fish cleaning station and boat ramp with floating dock are also available within Camp 9 Recreation Area.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground sits on the north shore of Lake Isabella, an 11,000-acre reservoir, at an elevation of 2,600 feet and is a short drive to the Upper Kern River. <br/><br/> In the spring and early summer, a breeze can come up in the afternoons, but the mornings are quiet and calm. Fall and winter are perhaps the most beautiful time of year at Camp 9, with temperatures ranging from the 60s in the day to low 40s at night. <br/><br/> 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 encompasses 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. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The Upper Kern River is a short drive away, with additional fishing opportunities. Rafters and kayakers also enjoy the river.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2> <p>Cancellations</p> <p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p> <p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.</p> <p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p> <p>Group Sites</p> <p>Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p> <p>No-Shows</p> <p>A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. </p> <p>Refunds</p> <p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.</p> <p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p> <p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. </p> <p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.</p> </p> <hr /> <h5>POSO GUARD STATION CABIN <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234224">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> The Poso Guard Station Cabin is situated on a mountain top in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest. Perched at an altitude of 4,480 feet, the cabin is only an hour from Bakersfield, California. The cabin has expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains, including Tobias Peak, and is a great base for a forest getaway. <br/><br/> Poso Station Cabin was constructed in 1933 near the small town of Posey to provide a residence for fire patrolmen stationed in that area. The exterior is constructed of board and batten-style paneling nailed to a standard wooden frame. The interior has been modified with paneling, modern sliding glass windows and modern counter tops in food preparation area. <h2>Recreation</h2> In the summer, hiking, fishing, biking and horseback riding are popular options. Skiing and snowmobiling are popular in the winter. Stargazing is enjoyable year-round. <br/><br/> During the summer, The Tobias Fire Lookout and the Trail of 100 Giants, both an hour drive from the cabin, make a nice outing.<h2>Facilities</h2> The one-story, one-bedroom cabin sleeps five and offers electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for fall and winter seasons. The bedroom contains a queen-size bed and a twin bed. The living room has a double hide-a-bed couch that sleeps two. <br/><br/> The kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. There is a a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower. <br/><br/> A picnic table and campfire ring sit outside. There is also room outdoors for cots and tents, and space to accommodate a motor home, although there are no hookups available. <br/><br/> Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, wood for the outside fire ring, insect repellent and dish towels.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The cabin is situated amidst pines and oaks and has views of the Greenhorn Mountains, which are part of the Sierra Nevada range. <br/><br/> The cabin also has views of Tobias Peak, site of a 8,300-foot-elevation lookout tower. <br/><br/> There are deer and cattle in the area, as well as raptors such as Golden Eagles and an occasional condor. <br/><br/> Temperatures range from the 20s in the winter to the high 90s in the summer. The weather can change suddenly, so guests need to be prepared with warm clothing. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.</p> <hr /> <h5>LIVE OAK SOUTH <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234323">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak South Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers sites for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate elevation of 2,500 feet. <br/><br/> Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower Kern River. <br/><br/> Sequoia National Forest 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 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Live Oak South provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park. The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby within Giant Sequoia National Monument. <br/><br/> The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment. </p> <hr /> <h5>WISHON CABIN <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234324">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Wishon Cabin sits amid oaks and pines in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest. The cabin, perched at an elevation of 3,900 feet, is located at the entrance of the Wishon Campground, about an hour drive from Springville, California. <br/><br/> The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. It is now available for rent year-round, allowing visitors to enjoy the forest and available recreation.<h2>Recreation</h2> Popular activities in the immediate area include hiking and fishing. <br/><br/> Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, hunting and more. Giant Sequoia groves are within a hour drive.<h2>Facilities</h2> The one-story, two-bedroom cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for the cooler seasons. It has one bedroom equipped with a queen bed and a second bedroom equipped with two twin beds. <br/><br/> The living room has a futon that sleeps two, a couch, a dining table and six chairs. The cabin also has a fully-equipped kitchen including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. The bathroom includes a flush toilet and tub-shower. <br/><br/> A picnic table and campfire ring are provided outside. <br/><br/> Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, insect repellent and dish towels.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Wishon Cabin is withing walking distance to the Doyle Springs Trailhead. This trail travels north along the Middle Fork Tule River, through the Wishon Grove of giant sequoias, and eventually reaches the Mountain Home State Forest area, which also has many giant sequoia trees. <br/><br/> Because of the cabin's elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a wide variety of weather, including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to have a dusting of snow during the fall and winter months. <h2>contact_info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>Additional family and friends can camp in the nearby Wishon Campground.<br></p> </p> <hr /> <h5>CAMP FOUR AND HALF CABIN <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234457">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Camp Four and a Half Cabin is located along the King's River above Pine Flat Reservoir at an elevation of 1,100 feet in the Sequoia National Forest. The cabin sits within the Sequoia National Monument, about 60 miles east of Fresno, California. The cabin was built in 1957 as a residence and office by Forest Service rangers and their families until the early1980's. Dedicated volunteers and employees restored the cabin and converted it to an overnight rental for the public. <h2>Recreation</h2> Guests can fish, swim, kayak or white water raft in the Kings's River. The river is swift and cold and can be dangerous at peak flows in April through June but becomes very tranquil in late summer and fall. There are three whitewater rafting companies that provide guided trips on this section of the Kings River from mid April through early July. The section of the Kings River from Garnet Dike to Pine Flat Lake is open to fishing year round with a two fish limit. A fishing license is required. There are trails on both the north and south side of the river for hiking and horseback riding and roads for off-road vehicles. The area is great for wildlife viewing, bird watching and artistic pursuits such as painting and photography.<h2>Facilities</h2> A generator provides electricity for the cabin equipped with a heater and swamp cooler for temperature control The two-bedroom, one-bath cabin sleeps six people. There are two twin beds, a queen and a double hide-a-bed, all with pillows. The kitchen has a propane stove and refrigerator, kitchen table and benches and dishes, pots, and pans. The living area offers a couch and reclining chair. There is a tub/shower combination and toilet in the bathroom. Toilet paper, bath soap and garbage bags are provided. Outdoors, there are five lawn chairs, a grill and picnic table. There is also room outdoors to pitch tents for additional guests. Guests should bring linens, towels and all food items.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The cabin is a stone's throw from the beautiful King's River. In the spring, the valley is ablaze with wildflowers and high water attracts whitewater boaters. Eligible as a Wild and Scenic River, the Kings River cut the spectacular Kings River Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Pine Flat Dam, Bear Wallow and Granite Dike Trailheads, Kings River National Recreation Trail.</p> <hr /> <h5>Big Meadows Cabin (CA) <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234458">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Big Meadows Guard Station is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet and has views of the meadow and surrounding mountains. The cabin was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a residence for Forest Service fire patrol men. The exterior is constructed of redwood board over diagonal sheeting nailed to a standard wooden frame. It was used as a guard station between the 1960s and the 1980s and was restored in 2001. The original features of the cabin were retained including the cabinets.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking or horseback riding into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness and fly fishing in Big Meadows Creek are popular activities. Buck Rock Lookout is open for visitors. Several giant sequoia groves are close by and acessible by vehicle. Mountain bikes are allowed on roads and designated trails in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Horse Corral Pack Station provides horses for rent and Horse Camp provides overnight camping with stock. Some roads are open to OHV. Numerous trailheads in the area provide access to popular wilderness areas including Jennie Lakes, Monarch and National Parks wildernesses. Hume Lake, only 15 miles away, offers fishing and non motorized boating opportunities. The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are near by.<h2>Facilities</h2> The one-story cabin measures 900 square feet and consists of one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room and a kitchen with a service porch. The original cabinets, living room and bedroom flooring and bath fixtures remain. The bedroom provides a queen size bed, twin bunk beds, a bookcase, a night stand and small closet. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, utensils, coffee maker, microwave, along with paper towels and cleaning supplies. There is a refrigerator with freezer, stove and oven, and a kitchen table with four chairs with four additional folding chairs. The living room has end tables, coffee table, bookcase, rocking chair, an overstuffed chair, a double sofa sleeper that sleeps two and a desk. There is also an outdoor fire ring/barbecue and picnic table. (Click here for a photo and details). Guests should plan on bringing bedding and linens.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The cabin sits across the road from Big Meadows, a large meadow surrounded by a forest of lodgepole, Jeffery and red fir. A creek runs through the meadow and the Big Meadows Trailhead provides access to the Jennie Lakes Wilderness. There are multiple giant sequoia groves in the area. Buck Rock is an outstanding granite feature only a short drive away and Hume Lake is approximately 15 miles from the cabin. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Kings Canyon and the Wild and Scenic South Fork of the Kings River, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Boyden Caves, Hume Lake, Grant Grove Visitor Center, </p> <hr /> <h5>OAK FLAT LOOKOUT <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234601">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> The Oak Flat Lookout sits the Greenhorn Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument, about an hour from Bakersfield, California. Perched at an elevation of 4,900 feet, the tower overlooks the scenic Kern River and Kern River Valley and has panoramic views of the mountains, river and valley. <br /><br /> Oak Flat Lookout was constructed in 1934 to provide fire detection views along the Kern River Canyon. In the early years of the Forest Service, lookouts provided a crucial link in wild land management, often being the only source of communication and fire detection for many miles. The lookout was operational until the 1980s. <br /><br /> There is no electricity or water in the lookout. All provisions, including food, water and bedding, must be carried up 40 steep steps to the tower space or pulled hand-over-hand in a small basket pulley system. <h2>Recreation</h2> Birdwatching and stargazing from the tower or the mountaintop are popular pastimes. <br /><br /> For guests who wish to visit an operating lookout, Breckenridge Lookout located southeast of Oak Flat is open during the summer months. <h2>Facilities</h2> The lookout has no electricity or water. A thermostat-controlled propane heater provides heat. The one-room cabin contains two twin beds. The tower can hold up to four adults. <br /><br /> The kitchen area includes a propane range, a counter and a sink with a drain. A propane light, fire extinguisher, a bucket and cleaning gear are all provided. <br /><br /> There is a single vault toilet 100 yards northwest of the lookout, and an outdoor barbecue fire ring and picnic table near the tower. <br /><br /> For more details, see the <a href=" http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/rec_rentals/oak_flat.html">the Sequoia National Forest summary page</a>. <h2>Natural Features</h2> The lookout tower has panoramic views of the mountains, the canyon and the river. </p> <hr /> <h5>UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=234672">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Upper Stony Creek Campground sits on the northern side of Hume Lake, set amidst Douglas fir and jeffrey pines at an elevation of 5,250 feet. <br/><br/> The 87-acre lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and is part of the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber. <h2>Recreation</h2> Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding. <br/><br/> Visitors can also hike around and fish in the creeks by the campgrounds.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>Upper Stony Creek offers 17 reservable campsites spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, picnic areas and drinking water are provided.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/> The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular activities.</p> <hr /> <h5>Corral Creek Picnic Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Small, short trail leads to Corral Creek Picnic Area from Corral Creek Campground. It is a small beach along the Kern River. Camping, dogs, vehicles, and campfires are not allowed on beach.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cyrus Canyon OHV Park <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Cyrus Canyon OHV Parkis located northeast of Lake Isabella at an elevation of 2,600ft. This motorcross loop trail is a great opportunity for family outings OHV riding or even an organized event. It is open for use by ATV's, Quads's and motorcycles. A smalll flat area adjacent to the parking lot provies a safe place for beginners. The main loop trail offers a variety of challenges for the more experienced rider. Steep slopes, sharp turns, jumps and hills add to the excitement of the course.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Delonegha River Access Boating Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Delonegha Day use/River Access site is ideal for a day trip to the Kern River. Available for picnicking, and fishing. It also is a raft put-in and take-out for rafters on the Kern River.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Democrat Raft Take-out Boating Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p>add description</p> <hr /> <h5>Evans Flat Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242602">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>6100-foot elevation. 20 campsites with fenced pastures and corrals for horses. A network of roads and trails covers the area. Access from Rancheria Rd. in the Greenhorn Mtns. Fenced pasture, 4 equestrian sites, no drinking water Maximum RV length 20 feet.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Greenhorn Summit <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p>To Be Updated</p> <hr /> <h5>Hanning Flat Dispersed Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Dispersed Camping on the shore of Lake Isabella. Vault toilet available. No trash recepticals available (Pack In-Pack Out). <span style="line-height: 107%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">ALL Upper Kern Dispersed Camping sites, under restrictions - No Camping or Campfires are allowed within 25 feet of the water’s edge.</span></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Horse Meadow Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242611">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>7600-foot elevation. 41 campsites. Horse Corrals. Near Cherry Hill Road 22S12/23S10. Maximum RV length 22 feet. Special food storage rule in effect because this is black bear country! Check current fire restrictions before venturing out.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hobo Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242613">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>HOBO CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO ROAD WASHOUT (2018)</p><p>Hobo Campground is on the Lower Kern River southwest of Lake Isabella. It has 35 individual family sites. Maximum of 22 foot RV length, but is unsuitable for trailers. Vault toilets available onsite. No water available. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>This site can be utilized for white water boating access, picnicking, and hiking. At about 19 miles north of Kernville via Mountain Highway 99, this site offers a great river hiking trail and boating access. The Kern River(33E30) trail offers a great day hike with seasonal fishing access.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kissack Cove Day Use <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Kissack Cove, located along the south shore of Lake Isabella is a great place to recreationally day use and a good fishing spot.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Launch 19 Boating Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Boat and raft launch site between the Main Dam and the Auxiliary Dam on the shore of Lake Isabella. No fishing, or diving from the courtesy dock.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Live Oak Picnic Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>This is a Consessionaire managed day use area.  Managed by California Land Management, it is located approximately 19 miles northeast of Bakersfield along State Highway 178 adjacent to the lower Kern River.  It has a paved road, picnic tables, toilets, and dumpsters. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 1,400 ft.  It is open May to September.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower Richbar Picnic Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>This is a consessionaire managed day use area.  Managed by California Land Management, it is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Bakersfield along State Highway 178 adjacent to the lower Kern River.  It has a paved road, picnic tables, toilets, and dumpsters. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 1,400 ft.  It is open May to September.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Main Dam Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242626">List of Campsites</a> <p>This campground is closed due to dam remediation restrictions.</p> <hr /> <h5>Miracle Hot Springs Picnic Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>This is a Forest Service managed day use area. It is located 42 miles northeast of Bakersfield and 8 miles southwest of Lake Isabella along the old Kern Canyon Road and the lower Kern River. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 2,300 ft. There is a boat launch for raft put-in and take-out. There is no fee for this site. There are <strong>NO</strong> hot springs at this location: they have been dismantled,</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Old Isabella <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers visitors a vault toilet, trash service, a visitor information station, and campsites  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.</p><p>Adjacent to the camping site there is a public boat launch and courtesy dock with a large, paved parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, flush toilets, and drinking water. </p><p>The Forest Service’s <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sequoia/passes-permits/recreation">Southern Sierra Passes</a>are accepted at this site, as well as the interagency <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/annual.shtml">Annual</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/senior.shtml">Senior</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/access.shtml">Access</a>, <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/volunteer.shtml">Volunteer</a>, and <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/military.shtml">Military</a>Passes. The Southern Sierra Pass can be purchased at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Red’s Marina in the South Fork Recreation Area, Riverside One Stop in Kernville, James Sierra Gateway Market in South Lake, and local Forest Service offices or <a href="http://secure.kinsail.com/partners/parks.asp?p=seqnf&pt=parks">online</a>. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Forks Of The Kern Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>33E20 Trailhead is on road 20S67 off the Lloyd Mdw road 22S82. The trail drops immediately down to the Kern River, crossing the Little Kern River. There is NO BRIDGE crossing the Little Kern, and extreme caution should be used. Crossing should not be attempted during spring snow runoff. Trail travels on the west bank of the Kern River for several miles to Kern Flat (a large meadow near the river), then crosses the Big Kern River on a bridge 1.5 miles above Kern Flat. Trail continues on to the Cannell Meadow District of the Sequoia National Forest. Campsites and fishing are available from the Little Kern Crossing to the Big Kern Bridge.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower Coffee Camp Other Recreation Concession Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Magician (needles) Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Parker Pass Kiosk Info Site/fee Station <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower and Upper Coffee Camp Day Use Areas <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Upper and Lower Coffee Camp Day Use Areas are located 9 miles east of Springville, CA, along the Middle Fork of the Tule River via State Highway 190.  In spite of the name, these are <em>day use areas only</em>.  There are 38 parking sites available; 19 in the Lower, and 19 in the Upper area.  No trailers are allowed.  Restrooms, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided.  The Lower day use area is open year around and the Upper day use area is open on an "as needed" basis when Lower day use is full. Operationg Hours: Daily from sunrise to sunset. Water is provided at both during the summer.  Elevation is 2,000 feet.  Fishing season is open year around on the Tule River.   Fish and Wildlife regulations and other supplies are available in Springville.  The day use fee is $10.00 per day per vehicle.</p><p><strong><em>WARNING - Entering the river is dangerous; the water is cold, currents are swift and treacherous, and the rocks are extremely slippery.</em></strong></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Jerkey Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>32E12 Starts at Pyles Boys Camp, then leaves from Lloyd Meadow near the end of road 22S82 at the Jerkey Meadow Trailhead. Travels mostly north and south. Rises quickly out of Lloyd Meadow to Jerkey Meadow, then down to Fish Creek, to Grey Meadow Ranger Station, and on to intersect with the Clicks Creek Trail, then continues on to Mountaineer Trail. Offers scenic views, meadows, and open forest areas. Trail is 5 miles to Grey Meadow. Fishing and water are scarce on this trail.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Leavis Flat Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242651">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>Operated by volunteers from the Giant Sequoia National Monument Association. 3000 feet elevation. 9 campsites. 16 foot max RV length. No water, no reservations</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lewis Camp Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sherman Pass Vista Observation Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Shirley Meadows <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p>Located in the Greenhorn Mountains. Shirley Meadows has a ski resort operating through a Forest Service permit. Several trails start from this area as well.</p> <hr /> <h5>South Fork Rec Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242655">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and 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.  <a>The site also offers </a><a>a</a> public boat launch and courtesy dock.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Springhill Dispersed Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Between Corral Creek and Goldledge Campground. This is a dispersed camping site. No water is available. Portable toilets and trash bins available in the summer months.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Stine Cove Fishing Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Deer Meadow Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>NOTE: This area was seriously affected by the 2015 Rough Fire. Due to safety concerns, the Monarch Wilderness will be closed to the public until further notice. <strong><em>This Trail is only open up to the wilderness boundry. </em></strong><br/><br/>Located towards the end of the Big Meadows Road, the Deer Meadow Trail takes you up into the southern edge of the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79913">Monarch Wilderness</a> and offers some excellent views into Kings Canyon. It is part of loop connecting to the Kanawyer Trail in the Boulder Creek area, but some sections of the loop were severely impacted by wildfire and have not been repaired. This is a great isolated area for both short day hikes and easy overnight backpacking trips.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Delilah Lookout <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Delilah Lookout is a fire lookout tower located within the Hume Lake Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest. Visitors are welcomed during the summer months when the Lookout is in service. The Lookout is used mainly as an observation point in the summer months, and staffed by Forest Service employees and volunteers.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Dunlap Vista <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hume Lake Boat Launch (east dam) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Eshom Point OHV Staging Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Eshom Staging Area, also known as Eshom Point is currently open to Off-Highway Vehicle Use. Please remeber to follow posted rules and regulations. Its important to remeber that all users must operate their off-highway vehicle with a valid California Green Sticker, and helmet.</p><p>All users: Please stay on designated roads.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kennedy Meadows Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>NOTE: This area was severely impacted by the 2015 Rough Fire; some sections were completely burnt out. Due to safety concerns, the Monarch Wilderness will be closed to the public until further notice.</p><p>Providing access to some of the spectacular hidden gems near and within the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79913">Monarch Wilderness</a>, The Kanawyer and Evans Grove Loop Trails are in a remote section of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The Kanawyer Trail begins at the Kennedy Meadow trailhead (off the Burton Road past Quail Flat) and winds through manificient Giant Sequoias, Incense Cedars, Pines and Firs, and then down sharply into the Boulder Creek drainage past a Manzanita-covered ridge, where Yucca, Pinyon Pine and numerous wildflowers appear. The Evans Grove Loop Trail begins off the Kanwayer Trail once you enter Evans Sequoia Grove, and also via the OHV-<em>only</em> old 13S05 Road beginning behind <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=79939&actid=82">Hume Lake</a>. See if you can find the old railroad bed in Evans Grove. This isolated wilderness area offers spectacular views into Kings Canyon and serene solitude down at Boulder Creek.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Grizzly Falls Picnic Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To be updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Horse Camp Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242677">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>Located 13 miles SE of Grant Grove via Generals Highway to Big Meadow Road (Road 14S11). Five (5) units, horse corrals and vaulted toilet. Campsite elevation is 7,600 feet.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hume Lake Fishing Pier (north) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hume Lake Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Hume Lake Trail is 2.6 miles long. The trail begins west of Powder Can Picnic Area and travels around and along the shore of the lake.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Quail Flat Winter Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri">Quail flat is a developed staging area with a vault toilet and parking, located on the General’s Highway. This trailhead provides access to Big Meadows Road via a marked 10.5 miles Burton Pass Road for snowmobiles. There are no facilities on the road. The road leads to other snowmobile roads in the route and trail system including the difficult Buck Rock OHV Trail. Review the winter OSV map for details.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri">For 4WDs, access to Ten Mile Road can be found at this staging area. There are no services on the road other than vault toilet at Ten Mile campground. </font></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Marble Mountain View <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Rowell Meadow Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Off of Big Meadows Road, the Rowell Meadow trailhead offers excellent access to the entire <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79914">Jennie Lakes Wilderness</a>, as well as several routes into and out of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. The old snow survey cabin at the meadow itself is a great stop along the way. The nearby Rowell Meadow Horse Corral offers rentals and rides throughout this area.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sandy Cove Day Use Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hume Lake Fishing Pier (south) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Stony Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Stony Creek trailhead is mostly used by day hikers staying at the Stony Creek campgrounds, but it also offers an alternative route up to Jennie Lake and access to the entire <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79914">Jennie Lakes Wilderness</a>. It is a fairly steep, but moderate hike up to the junction with the Jennie Lake Trail. Along the way you'll pass some excellent views of both Forest and Park lands.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Indian Basin Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Indian Basin Trailhead is a developed trailhead with a vault toilet and parking, located in Princess Campground off the Highway 180. This trailhead provides access to Indian Basin Trail and Indian Basin Grove. At the trailhead you will find information board with information about the Indian Basin Trail. At the trailhead you will find picnic tables  next to the parking are a.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Junction View <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Junction View is the most popular turnout along Hwy 180.  A breathtaking view of the Western Sierra, a bird-eyes view at the Junction of two forks of the Kings River and a view deep into Kings Canyon. The turnout is on the westbound lane (leaving the canyon).</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hume Lake Day Use Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Little Boulder Grove Trailhead (East) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Little Boulder Grove Trail is 1.7 miles long. It begins at Road 13S23 and ends at Road 13S53A.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Marvin Pass Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Marvin Pass trailhead is a popular route for backpackers heading through Sequoia National Forest and into or out of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. It is a common stock route as well for horse use and packers. From here you can easily make the day hike up to the spectacular views offered by Mitchell Peak, the highest point in the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79914">Jennie Lakes Wilderness</a>.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>McGee Overlook <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To Be Updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Millwood OHV Staging Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>SPECIAL NOTE: Millwood Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area is currently under contruction for the "Millwood re-design project". Project began on Monday June 18th and is expected to last approximately two (2) weeks. Visitors may experience trouble while loading, unloading and parking vehicles. Closures are not in effect. Visiting public should use cation when traveling in the area. For further information please call the front desk at the Hume Lake Ranger District Office (559) 338-2251.</p><p>Millwood is a developed OHV staging area with a few campsites, vault toilets, steel fire ring and tables. Some dispersed camping are available on first-come, first serve basis. There’s no charge for camping. Millwood area provides access to various out & back routes and loop routes that can challenge OHV drivers and riders. Goodmill OHV route is one of the most popular, is an intermediate route with creek crossing and intermediate hill climbs. Average elevation is 5,000’.The Old Shay Rail road is an advanced route for motorcycle and ATV's only.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Powder Can Picnic Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Powder Can is a developed picnic area with a vault toilet and parking. At the site you will find tables, charcoal grills, and information boards.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Breckenridge <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Breckenridge is the name of the area west of the Piutes Mountains, south of 178 and the Greenhorn Mountains, and it continues west to 178 near Bakersfield, CA. The town of Havilah is located between Breckenridge and the Piute Mountains. Breckenridge has several trails passing through its boundaries including the Mill Creek Trail and the Remington Ridge Trail.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Domeland Wilderness <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Domeland Wilderness is known for its many granite domes and unique geologic formations. This semi-arid to arid country has elevations ranging from 3,000 to 9,730 feet. Vegetation is mostly pinyon pine and sagebrush. Much of this area was burned in the Manter Fire of 2000. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) also manages part of this wilderness.</p><p>The Dome Land Wilderness covers 94,695 acres of the southeast part of the Kern Plateau. It is filled with a series of rugged domelike rock formations, including Church Dome, one of its outstanding scenic points. Because of its lower elevations, visitors especially enjoy this wilderness during the spring and fall seasons</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Golden Trout Wilderness <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Golden Trout Wilderness is located in both the Sequoia and Inyo national forests and encompasses 475 square miles of pristine lakes, jagged peaks, and lush green meadows. The elevation of the Sequoia portion ranges from 4,800 feet to 12,432 feet. Vegetation includes grey and pinyon pine woodlands at lower elevations; Jeffrey pine at mid-elevations; and red fir, lodgepole, and foxtail pine at higher elevations. Approximately 150 miles of trails are located on the Sequoia National Forest portion. Visitor permits (required only for overnight stays in the Golden Trout Wilderness) are available free from forest offices near wilderness entry points. The following trails into the Golden Trout Wilderness are inaccessible in winter months due to seasonal road closures: Shake Camp, Clicks Creek, Lewis Camp, Summit, Forks of the Kern, Jerkey Meadow.</p><p>Click here to view the <a href="https://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_058854.pdf">Golden Trout Wilderness</a> Recreation Opportunity Guide PDF</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kern River Ranger District <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Kern River Ranger District offers something for every recreationist. The district covers 663,000 acres and offers 25 campgrounds and10 developed day use areas, Over 578 miles of trails run through mountains, high desert, along rivers, and through the forest, 68 miles of which run through designated wilderness. Come out and explore! To the right, within the "Areas and Activities" heading is a drop down menu to explore all rec opportunities on the forest. Click on the plus (+) sign next to "Find an area" to browse for recreation sites. Alternatively, you can use the interactive map to move around, zoom in, zoom out, and select specific recration sites to learn more about. To see more information about a specific recration site on the map, clik on that site and click again on the site name in yellow text once the descriptive bubble appears. </p><p><strong>Gateway to the Giant Sequoias</strong></p><ul><li>Even though no giant sequoia groves are on the Kern River Ranger District, the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79825">Trail of 100 Giants</a> is just up the road on the Western Divide Ranger District and offers a paved interpretive trail to view and learn about these majestic trees.</li></ul><p><strong>The Pacific Crest Trail </strong>crosses the District in two locations (click here to go to <a href="http://www.pcta.org">www.pcta.org</a>, official site for the Pacific Crest Trail Association)</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79771" name="undefined">PCT Near Kennedy Meadows</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79770" name="undefined">PCT at Walker Pass</a></li></ul><p><strong>Unique Recreation Opportunities </strong>on the Kern River Ranger District</p><ul><li>When the snow is falling, vistors can ski, snowboard, or tube at the <a href="http://www.altasierra.com/">Alta Sierra Ski Resort</a>. </li><li>During warmer weather, visitors can play golf at the <a href="http://www.kernvalleygolfcourse.com/">Kern Valley Golf Course</a>. </li><li>OHV enthusiasts can explore the forest using single-track trails, or have some fun at the Cyrus Canyon OHV Park. </li><li>Lake Isabella has three marinas in operation during the summer that rent boats, kayaks, and other gear. </li><li>Five commercial whitewater outfitter guides are available to provide trips on the Mighty Kern River. </li><li>Kernville has a private airport operating on FS land. </li><li>Sportsman can hone their rifle, shotgun, and bow skills at the Cyrus Canyon shooting area. </li><li>Visitors can learn about the native cultures at the Nuii Cunni Native American Culture Center.</li></ul></p> <hr /> <h5>Piute Mountains <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Piutes Mountains are the southeastern mountains of the Kern River Ranger District. This area can be accessed through Kelso Valley to Piute Mountain Road or through Walker Basin to the other end of Piute Mountain Road. The Piutes is a major OHV area. A popular staging area is at Landers Campground. [LINKS TO PIUTE AREAS]</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower Kern River <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The section of the Kern River below the Lake Isabella dams to the base of the canyon is known as the Lower Kern. The canyon is narrow, steep and dry with occasional foothill pines, buckeye, oaks, and grasses. The river’s edge supports large sycamores and willows. The close proximity to Bakersfield makes the Lower Kern very popular with residents.</p><p>For health and safety reasons there is no overnight camping allowed in the lower canyon except for Black Gulch dispersed area, and Hobo and Sandy Flat Campgrounds.</p><p>Whitewater Boating - Lower Kern. The water flow of the Lower Kern is regulated by the Lake Isabella dams providing an extended season for white water boating from below the dam to Democrat Beach. Outfitter guides can operate rafting trips for most of the summer unlike the Upper Kern that is dependent on natural water flows.</p><p>Lower Canyon. From the mouth of the canyon, the Kern River is accessible along Highway 178. Multiple developed day use areas provide picnic tables, restrooms, and fishing access. Many people chose to pull off alongside the road and hike to the river.</p><p>From Democrat up to the dam, day use sites include boat put-ins and takeouts. Highway 178 crosses the river at Delonega Day Use. As the two lane road winds up the steep, narrow canyon the river is left far below. To reach the river dirt roads lead to popular river sites such as Black Gulch.</p><p>Old Kern Canyon Road (County Road 214) at Democrat breaks off from Highway 178 continuing to wind and climb the canyon along the southeast side of the river. This narrow road eventually connects to Miracle Hot Springs day use, Hobo and Sandy Flat Campgrounds reconnecting to Highway 178 at the top of the canyon at Bore Road.</p><p>Swimming Is Not Recommended. Powerful currents, cold water temperatures, and underwater hazards such as fallen trees and rocks, can trap even the strongest swimmers. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death along the Kern. Falling in is as dangerous as swimming. Children should always be wearing life preservers and be closely supervised.</p><p>Fishing is a popular activity.</p><p>Annual Kern River Use Permit. Good through April 30 of the following year, is required year round for EACH watercraft. Permits are issued at the Forest Services offices. A Coast Guard approved personal flotation device must be readily accessible, properly fit, and in good condition, for each member of the party. Daily water flow information is available from the Kern River Flow Phone. Flow information can be accessed toll-free at 877-537-6356 or locally at 760-376-8821.</p><p> Site list: Black Gulch North Campground Black Gulch South Campground Delonegha River Access Boating Site Hobo Campground Hobo Fishing Trail (31E74) East Kern Canyon Trail (31E75) Kern River Trail (32E49) Live Oak Day Use Area Lower Richbar Day Use Area Patch Corner Trail (31E82) Sandy Flat Campground Upper Richbar Picnic Site "</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Scodie Mountains <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Scodie Mountains area located east of the Piute Mountains and Kelso Valley. The northern boundary is at Highway 178 ar Walker Pass. The Pacific Crest Trail goes through this lsection of mountains.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>South Sierra Wilderness <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Fragile meadowlands, forested ridges, rolling hills, and<br />craggy, steep peaks describe this wilderness, which<br />is shared with the Inyo National Forest. The relatively<br />gentle terrain of the 24,650 acres on the Sequoia portion<br />is ideally suited to family-oriented recreation. Elevations<br />range from 6,100 feet near Kennedy Meadows to the<br />summit of Olancha Peak at 12,123 feet.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kern Wild and Scenic River <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Upper Kern River is between Lake Isabella and the Johnsondale Bridge and is part of the North Fork of the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Fishing and whitewater boating are popular. Several developed campgrounds and day use areas are along the river. Dispersed camping (outside of campgrounds) and campfires with permits are allowed in much of the area, but must be at least 25 feet from the river’s edge.</p><p>Following Mountain 99 (M99) from the town of Kernville north to the Johnsondale Bridge, this section of the Kern River Ranger District offers a multitude of camping and hiking opportunities. [LINKS] Kern River Fish Hatchery Kern River Valley Museum River Trail (33E30) Brush Creek Day Use Area Camp 3 Campground Cannell Trail (33E32) Corral Creek Day Use Area Fairview Campground Flynn Canyon Trail (32E33) Goldledge Campground Headquarters Campground Hospital Flat Campground Limestone Campground Packsaddle Cave Trail (33E34) Rincon Trail (33E23) Tobias Trail (32E34) Whiskey Flat Trail (32E35)</p></p> <hr /> <h5>West Side Plateau <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The West Side Plateau includes Big Meadow, Cannel Meadow, Bartolis, Taylor Meadow, and Rattlesnake Meadow. OHV and Mountain biking are popular in this area. It also has rock climbing opportunties at Church Dome. The historic Cannell Cabin [LINK] is located withint the West Side and served as the original ranger station for the area.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Western Divide Ranger District <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>POINTS OF INTEREST</strong></p><p><strong>Mountain Home Area – </strong>Mountain Home, Middle Tule, and Upper Tule Groves of Giant Sequoias; Mountain Home Guard Station Rental Cabin; Long Meadow Trail to Redwood Crossing and the Golden Trout Wilderness</p><p><strong>Tule Canyon</strong> – Upper and Lower Coffee Camp Day Use Areas; The Stairs Day Use Area; Wishon Campground; Wishon Rental Cabin, Doyle Springs Trail to Wishon Grove, Fox Farm Road to Alder Creek Grove</p><p><strong>Camp Nelson Area</strong> – Belknap and Coy Flat Campgrounds; Nelson Trail through Belknap, McIntyre and Wheel Meadow Groves; McIntyre and Soda Springs Recreation Residence Tracts; Roger’s Camp Road to Black Mountain Grove, Red Hill Grove, and Windy Gap</p><p><strong>Great Western Divide – Trail of 100 Giants</strong>; Dome Rock; trails to the Needles, Jordan Peak Lookout, and Mule Peak; Summit National Recreation Trail; Slate Mountain Botanical Area; Quaking Aspen Campground; Quaking Aspen Group Campground; Quaking Aspen Historic Guard Station Rental Cabin; Quaking Aspen Winter Trailhead; Redwood Meadow Campground; Long Meadow Group Campground; Holey Meadow Campground; Upper Peppermint Dispersed Camping Area; Summit, Click’s Creek and Lewis Camp Trailheads to the Golden Trout Wilderness; Golden Trout Wilderness Pack Station</p><p><strong>Golden Trout Wilderness</strong> – Maggie Lakes, Maggie Mountain, Coyote Lakes, Little Kern and Kern Rivers, Little Kern and Kern Lakes, Grey Meadow and Trout Meadow Historic Guard Station Cabins, Silver Knapsack Trail, Farewell Gap and Kern Canyon entrances to Sequoia National Park Wilderness Areas</p><p><strong>Lloyd Meadow Road – </strong>George Bush Tree and Freeman Creek Trail; Jerkey Meadow and Forks of the Kern Trailheads leading to the Golden Trout Wilderness; Lower Peppermint Campground; Camp Whitsett Boy Scout Camp; Pyles Boys Camp; Whitewater boating and rafting on the Kern River</p><p><strong>Portuguese Pass Area – </strong>Tobias Peak Fire Lookout; Frog Meadow Historic Guard Station Rental Cabin; Frog Meadow and Panorama Dispersed Camping Areas; Historic Baker Point Lookout and Baker Point Botanical Area; Sunday Peak Trailhead; Starvation Road leading to the Starvation and Packsaddle Groves</p><p><strong>California Hot Springs Area</strong> – CA Hot Springs Resort (private); Leavis Flat Campground; White River Campground; White River and Deer Creek Grove (southernmost grove of giant sequoias)</p><p><strong>Poso/Sugarloaf Area – </strong>Poso Historic Guard Station Rental Cabin; Sugarloaf Winter Trailhead</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Big Meadow Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Big Meadows trailhead provides numerous opportunities to explore the beautiful <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79914">Jennie Lakes Wilderness</a>. The trailhead has parking available along with one vault toilet. The info boards by the restroom give detailed information on the Jennie Lakes trail system.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Big Meadow Winter Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>During the winter months, this location provides for many types of recreation. One can park here and begin a day of cross country skiing, snow shoeing, or snowmobiling. Sharing the forest is necessary on most of the cross country ski, snowshoe and snowmobile routes. Recommendations: Be courteous and respectfull to allow all forest visitors to safely enjoy their winter travel.  Operate snowmobiles at minimum speed near skiers or snowshoers. Maintain minimum speed until you are well beyond those on foot. Snowmobiles are limited to the forest roads, and not permitted on cross-country only ski trails.</p><p>All snowmobiles are required to be registered with the state and have a current "Green Sticker" affixed to the vehicle. Snowmobiling is not allowed in Wilderness Areas or on trails designated for cross-country skiing. All snowmobile routes & trails are open to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow play.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Boole Tree Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Boole Tree trailhead is approximately 4.2 miles north of Grant Grove Village (east) on Highway 180 to FS Road 13S55. The trail begins at the parking area and heads uphill through a mixed forest of lodgepole, western white, Jeffrey, and sugar pines. At a T-junction, the trail makes its final decent to the sixth largest giant sequoia in the world, the Boole Tree. Distance: 2.25 miles, loop. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cedarbrook Picnic Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Cedarbrook picnic area is at an elevation of 4,150 ft, and is surrounded by pine, cedar, and oak trees. This picnic area is within a 20-minute drive of the home of the Giant Redwoods that offer marvelous scenic views throughout the Giant Sequoia National Monument.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Chicago Stump Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Chicago Stump Trail is a short and easy hike to a very interesting and historical site.  The hike weaves through Jeffrey pines and shrubs to a verdant meadow ringed by young sequoias, red firs and azaleas.  The Chicago Stump was originally known as the General Noble Tree.  In 1897,  it was cut down into sections and reassembled at the Chicago World's Fair. This magnificent display was referred to as the "California Hoax," because of widespread skepticism that a species as big as the giant sequoia ever existed.  Distance: 0.6 miles, out and back.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Woodward OHV Staging Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Woodward is an undeveloped staging area with in facilities and located ¼ mile south of Montecito Sequoia Resort on the General’s Highway. In the summer this trailhead provides access to Woodward (FS 14S18) ,Starlight (14S14), and many other roads.</p><p> </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Convict Flat Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242732">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>Located in Kings Canyon, 19 miles NE of Grant Grove via Hwy 180.  Family campground (5 units), vault tiolet and suitable for small - midsize trailers. Elevation 3,000 feet.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Deer Cove Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The entrance to longest trail network in the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79913">Monarch Wilderness</a>, the Deer Cove trailhead is found on the shoulder of Highway 180 approximately 1.5 miles east of the Grizzly Falls recreation area. The trail immediately heads steeply uphill for several miles through Black and Live Oaks, several Pine species, Red and White Firs, and Incense Cedars. A series of switchbacks guides the trail up above Deer Cove Creek, through dense forest and past excellent views of the Monarch Divide and Kings Canyon. Past Wildman Meadow, a very strenuous hike will take you all the way up Grizzly Lakes and the 11,000ft. peak of Mount Harrington. There are several access routes into the heart of the Kings Canyon backcountry via this trail as well.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Riverkern Beach Picnic Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Riverkern beach is a quite spot for a picnic or to relax by the Kern River just north from the town of Kernville. Whitewater rafting available in Kernville. Camping, dogs, vehicles, and campfires are not allowed on beach.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Roads End Picnic Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>This picnic site is day use only. It is about 17 miles north of Kernville along the Upper Kern River perfect for spending the day along the river.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sandy Flat Put-in/take-out Boating Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p>To Be Updated</p> <hr /> <h5>Yucca Point Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The vistas of the Middle Fork and South Fork of the Kings River lies at the bottom of the Sierra's deepest canyon, which is accessible by the Yucca Point Trail.  The trail is an out and back, 3.6 miles long with a 1,360ft descent and ascent.  It is a short and scenic hike that begins at Hwy 180 and ends at Kings River. Beware of poison oak and rattlesnakes.</p><p> </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Ant Canyon Dispersed Camping <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Just north of Goldledge Campground along the Upper Kern River. This is a dispersed camping site. No water is available. Portable toilets and trash bins available in the summer months.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Blackrock Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Blackrock Trailhead is a beautiful and easily accessable gateway into the Golden Trout Wilderness. This trailhead is used for camping, hiking, and staging for backpacking trips in the wilderness. Horse corrals are available for any stock being utilitzed in the area.</p><p><span ar-sa="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 107%; font-family:;">Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at </span><span><span ar-sa="" style="line-height: 107%; font-family:;"><a href="file:///C:/Users/sheaymayhew/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/Z0AUFXYO/preventwildfireca.org"><font color="#0b3d1c">preventwildfireca.org</font></a></span></span></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Blackrock Visitor Center <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Take Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05) to 21S03.</p><p>The Blackrock Visitor Center offers wood permits, fire permits, 3FIA sales, interpretive materials, and much more. </p><p><span ar-sa="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 107%; font-family:;">Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at </span><span><span ar-sa="" style="line-height: 107%; font-family:;"><a href="file:///C:/Users/sheaymayhew/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/Z0AUFXYO/preventwildfireca.org"><font color="#0b3d1c">preventwildfireca.org</font></a></span></span></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Calkins Flat Dispersed Camping <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>About 15 miles north of Kernville, this is the Calukin' Flat Dispersed Campground. No water is available. Portable toilets and trash bins available in the summer months.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Chamise Flat Dispersed Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242758">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>About 12 miles north of Kernville, this is a dispersed camping site along the North Fork of the Kern River. No water is available. Portable toilets and trash bins available in the summer months.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Chico Flat Dispersed Camping <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. Ther is no water available at this location. Portable toilets and trash recepticals are available during summer months. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprd3794624.jpg">See Larger Picture Here</a>. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Corral Creek Dispersed Camping <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Dipersed camping and day use site along the North Fork of the Kern River. Portable toilets and trash bins available during summer months. No water available. Small, short trail leads to Corral Creek Picnic Area, which is a small beach along the Kern River. Camping, dogs, vehicles, and campfires are not allowed on beach.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Wilderness Areas <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To be updated... test</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Tillie Creek Launch Ramp Boating Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p>To Be Updated</p> <hr /> <h5>Troy Meadow Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=242763">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>7800 feet elevation. 73 campsites. 24' maximum RV length. Connects to OHV trails. This campground offers high elevation forest camping. Including; bear boxes, paved parking spurs, and drinking water during season.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Upper Richbar Picnic Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>This is a consessionaire managed day use area. Managed by California Land Management, it is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Bakersfield along State Highway 178 adjacent to the lower Kern River.  It has a paved road, picnic tables, toilets, and dumpsters. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 1,400 ft. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Wofford Heights Park Picnic Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p>To Be Updated</p> <hr /> <h5>Jennie Lakes Wilderness <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The 10,500-acre Jennie Lakes Wilderness is a lovely mixture of lakes, meadows, forests, and streams. Mostly above 7,000 feet in elevation, this wilderness contains scenic variations of alpine and sub-alpine forest of White & Red Fir, Lodgepole Pine, Western White Pine, Jeffrey & Ponderosa Pine, with an abundance of wildflowers in the Spring and Summer. The summit of Mitchell Peak is the highest point at 10,365 feet. Four trailheads access 26 miles of trails within the wilderness. Several of these trails also connect to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park's enormous backcountry.</p><p>For current Jennie Lakes trail conditions, click here.<br /><br />There are four trailheads into Jennie Lakes Wilderness:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79535">Stony Creek Trailhead</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79583">Big Meadows Trailhead</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79527">Rowell Meadow Trailhead</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79552">Marvin Pass Trailhead</a></li></ul></p> <hr /> <h5>Converse Basin Grove <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Handouts: Converse Basin (PDF - 214k)<br />Converse Basin Grove (GPS NAD 83: 36.799, -118.968) gives us a glimpse of a time when Manifest Destiny was the slogan of the day. The axe was king, and engineering feats in the mountains included lumber mills, water flumes, steam locomotives, and unrivalled will power. This grove is the largest contiguous grove in the world and contains Boole Tree, the largest sequoia on National Forest System land. This grove offers unique opportunities to study how rapidly the young sequoias grow. Unlike most of the planet’s other species, sequoias reproduce prolifically and continue to grow rapidly well into old age. Converse Basin also offers the importance of studying historic weather patterns created from the timelines on tree rings located on the stumps.<br />Nearby Campgrounds: Princess Campground (GPS NAD 83: 36.80278, -118.93694)</p><p>In the late 1800s, the Converse Basin Grove was under private ownership, and was harvested extensively during our country’s historic logging period. Several groups of sequoias escaped the 1880s logging. Much of the grove was cut down, denuded and the land was later sold to the U.S. Forest Service. Today, the grove has recovered and it is breathtaking!<br />Recreation Opportunities: There are quite of few areas to get out and explore! Hume Lake, Drive the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, or camp nearby in Princess Campground. There are also a few dispersed camping areas which people are welcome to use, please check with the Hume Lake Ranger District office.<br />Three prominent developed recreation sites lie within Converse Basin Grove; the Boole Tree Trail, Chicago Stump Trail, and Stump Meadow. For the history buffs, buy a copy of the book, They Felled the Redwoods which has extensive historical information.<br />Boole Tree Trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop to the Boole Tree. There are restroom facilities at the trailhead, but no drinkable water. Boole, the largest giant sequoia on National Forest System Land, is the 8th largest of all known sequoias. This trail offers spectacular views of the Kings River gorge and spectacular high Sierra Nevada mountain vistas. As you travel along the trail, you’ll come across remains of sequoias left where they fell in the historic logging days.<br />Chicago Stump Trail is an easy .5 mile loop to the stump. The trail meanders along a meadow ringed by young sequoias. Chicago Stump was originally known as the General Noble tree. In 1897, it was cut down in pieces, the pieces were numbered shipped, and reassembled at the Chicago World’s Fair. People were astounded by the giant’s size and believed the reassembled giant was made of several trees and call it the “California Hoax”.<br />For the experienced hiker: A daring hike down to the Cabin Creek Grove will dwarf you while hiking among the old monarch sequoias. This small pocket of sequoias was untouched during the historic logging period in Converse Basin Grove. It is very steep and difficult to get to.<br />Stump Meadow: On the drive to the Boole Tree you will pass a meadow filled with sequoia stumps that demonstrate both the size of the trees, and the historic logging that took place. Today, thousands of the young spiral topped sequoia which are about 100 years old, surround the meadow. Scientists speculate on why this meadow area has not regenerated like the rest of the grove. These stumps provide a wealth of knowledge to scientists studying weather patterns by studying the tree rings. The science of dendrochronology uses tree rings to reconstruct past events, such as weather patterns, fires, droughts or other significant events which impact a tree’s life. The oldest known sequoia stump in Converse Basin Grove is just over 3,200 years old.<br /> </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Scenic Highways <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To be updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Indian Basin Grove <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Indian Basin Grove is a mid size grove of 448 acres </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">with the popular Princess Campground and Indian </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Basin interpretive trail within its boundaries. Before </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">the Forest Service acquired the grove in the 1930s the </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">area was privately owned. Between 1901 and 1907 the </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Sanger Lumber Company removed all the mature trees </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">including the ancient giant sequoias. Lumbermen </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">hauled the trees by cable railways over Converse </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Mountain and down the backside of the mountain to </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">the historic Converse Mill. </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Massive, giant sequoia stumps remain as silent </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">reminders of the great trees that once grew here.</font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Young giant sequoias have replaced many of the </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">giants that fell to the saw demonstrating the species </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">resilience. In tree ring studies, the stumps continue to </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">help scientists piece together prehistoric and historic </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">weather patterns, fires and droughts. </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">The grove is easy to reach by car on State Highway </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">180. It is best to visit in the summer because the road </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">can be snowy and icy in the winter. The grove is about </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">215 acres with sequoias mainly on the south side of </font></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Indian Basin Creek.</font></font></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Monarch Wilderness <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Monarch Wilderness, shared with Sierra National Forest, is split into two areas by the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Beautiful and dramatic, this wilderness rises from 2,000 feet in elevation at the South Fork of the Kings River to over 11,000 feet. The vegetation ranges from chaparral to sub-alpine, with Giant Sequoia groves dominating the southern sections of the area. Numerous mountain meadows, lakes, creeks, and spectacular geological formations add to the beauty. Three trailheads access over 30 miles of trails within the Monarch. In the northern section of the wilderness, several of these trails also lead you into Kings Canyon National Park's spectacular backcountry.</p><p>There are three trailheads into the Monarch Wilderness:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=79601&actid=51">Deer Cove Trailhead</a> - Open</li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=79498&actid=51">Deer Meadow Trailhead</a> - O<span bold="" style="font-family: ">pen up to the wilderness boundary (near where it links to the Kanawyer Trail) </span></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=79505&actid=51">Kennedy Meadow Trailhead</a> - <span bold="" style="font-family: ">(Kanawyer Trail) – Closed due to lingering post-fire safety concerns</span></li></ul><p><strong>Wilderness Blogs you may want to visit!</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span bold="" style="font-family: "><strong>Monarch</strong> – <a href="https://monarchwilderness.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: windowtext">https://monarchwilderness.wordpress.com/</span></a></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span bold="" style="font-family: "><strong>JLW </strong>– <a href="https://jennielakeswilderness.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: windowtext">https://jennielakeswilderness.wordpress.com/</span></a></span></p><p> </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lloyd Meadow <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Lloyd Meadow Road (22S82) begins near Johnsondale. This popular area provides the earliest spring access to the Golden Trout Wilderness and the only access to the North Fork of the Kern Wild and Scenic River “Forks Run,” a world renowned series of class IV and V rapids (for experienced paddlers only). Dispersed camping (no developed facilities) is very popular. Lower Peppermint Campground provides the only camping facilities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Generals Highway <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Beginning at Highway 180 in Kings Canyon National Park, this scenic route travels through the Giant Sequoia National Monument and then becomes the travel artery through Sequoia National Park to the community of Three Rivers at Highway 198. This route provides access to the Big Meadows and Eshom areas and also provides access to Tenmile Road, leading to Hume Lake. Forest Service campgrounds, Montecito Lake Resort, and Stony Creek Lodge are located on the Generals Highway. Portions of the highway close during the winter.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>High Country Areas <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>to be updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Giant Sequoia National Monument - North <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>There are 13 giant sequoia groves located on the Hume Lake Ranger District, east of Fresno, California. Nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks also manage sequoia groves with similar practices for their protection.</p><p><img alt="Map showing Northern Monument" border="0" height="626" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5398770" usemap="#Map" width="520"/><map id="Map" name="Map"><area alt="Princess Campground" coords="233,113,334,154" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79520" shape="rect" title="Princess Campground"/> <area alt="Boole Tree" coords="208,38,279,106" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid==79961" shape="rect" title="Boole Tree"/> <area alt="Converse Basin Grove" coords="146,109,222,159" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid==79927" shape="rect" title="Converse Basin Grove"/></map></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Western Divide Highway <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Western Divide Highway (M107) travels the dramatic ridgeline that divides the Kern River watershed from the Tule River watershed. This 15-mile scenic route begins at Quaking Aspen Campground and ends at the junction with M50. You can travel west on M50 to California Hot Springs and then on to Highway 65, or travel east to Johnsondale, dropping into the Kern River Valley. From this road, access numerous giant sequoia groves, fire lookouts, fishing streams, and trails. The road is closed to passenger vehicles during the winter, due to snow, but many still enjoy the area for snow play, cross-country<br />skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cherry Gap Winter Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Cherry Gap trailhead is an undeveloped staging area with no facilities. The staging area is a popular snow play area, cross country ski access, and is located 3 miles east of Kings Canyon Visitor Center. The trailhead provides access to Hoist Ridge to the west and the difficult Park Ridge/Huckleberry roads to the east. When General's Highway is closed, this trailhead provides the only access to Quail Flat & Big Meadows via Powerline Road and Ten Mile Road. Review the winter OSV map for details.</p><p>All snowmobiles are required to be registered with the state and have a current "Green Sticker" affixed to the vehicle. Snowmobiling is not allowed in Wilderness Areas or on trails designated for cross-country skiing. All snowmobile routes & trails are open to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow play.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Woodward Winter Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Woodward is an undeveloped staging area with no facilities and located 1/4 mile south of Montecito Sequoia Resort and General's Highway. The trailhead provides access to the groomed Big Meadows Road via the Forest Trail. There are no facilities or services in this area other than Montecito Sequoia Resort. Review the winter OSV map for details.</p><p>All snowmobiles are required to be registered with the state and have a current "Green Sticker" affixed to the vehicle. Snowmobiling is not allowed in Wilderness Areas or on trails designated for cross-country skiing. All snowmobile routes & trails are open to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow play.</p><p> </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hume Lake Ranger Station <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Office Hours:</p><p>Monday - Friday</p><p>8:00am - 4:30pm</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Giant Sequoia National Monument - North <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>There are 13 giant sequoia groves located on the Hume Lake Ranger District, east of Fresno, California. Nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks also manage sequoia groves with similar practices for their protection.</p><p><img alt="Map showing Northern Monument" border="0" height="626" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5398770" usemap="#Map" width="520"/><map id="Map" name="Map"><area alt="Princess Campground" coords="233,113,334,154" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79520" shape="rect" title="Princess Campground"/></map></p><p>In the late 1800s, privately owned logging operations took place in <a href="https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/79927">Converse Basin</a>. By 1908, they had thoroughly logged the area. Visitors can see remnants of this logging operation today and learn how entire groves were cut down before it was realized that cutting these magnificent trees bore no major financial gain.</p><p>One of the famous giants, the General Noble tree, was cut, and sections were reassembled at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Today, visitors can view the remaining 20-foot “Chicago Stump” in <a href="https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/79927" name="undefined">Converse Basin</a>. The trail to the stump is universally accessible.</p><p>The Boole Tree is the last of the huge giant sequoias that had grown until the 1890’s in Converse Basin. It is the largest tree on National Forest System land and is recognized as one of the largest trees in the world.</p><p>Indian Basin Grove is one of the few groves with a campground in it. <a href="https://fs.usda.govhttp://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid=79520">Princess Campground</a> has three campground loops - Shining Cloud, Yellow Moon, and Morning Star. It has the greatest number of huge, old Sequoia tree stumps and young Sequoia trees along with a pleasant variety of conifers. Shade is good throughout the campground; privacy between camp sites is fair to good. Princess Campground lies in the middle of Indian Basin Grove beside Indian Basin Meadow and Creek. Campfire talks and guided hikes occur most weekends from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.</p><p><map name="Map"><area alt="Boole Tree" coords="208,38,279,106" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid==79961" shape="rect" title="Boole Tree"/><area alt="Converse Basin Grove" coords="146,109,222,159" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/recarea/?recid==79927" shape="rect" title="Converse Basin Grove"/></map></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Buck Rock Lookout <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Located in the Sequoia National Forest, Buck Rock Lookout sits perched atop a granite dome and offers a breathtaking view of the Great Western Divide and other spectacular high mountain peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Access to the top is via a series of stair flights (consisting of 172 steps) suspended from the side of the rock.  The current lookout building was constructed in 1923 and is historically significant as a representation of the earliest 4-A style live-in cabs of which there are only three in existence in the world today.</p><p align="justify">Why is the lookout named Buck Rock?  Legend has it that if you look at the rock from a certain angle, you can see the profile of an Indian warrior.  In times gone by, we use to call male Indians “bucks” – thus the name.  Native Americans referred to the rock as “Finger Rock”.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Belknap Grove <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>Handout</strong>: <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_058642.pdf" name="undefined">Belknap Complex</a> (PDF - 224k)<br/> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_058511.pdf" name="undefined">Belknap Campground</a> (PDF - 451k)</p><p><img alt="Belknap Grove" height="228" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev3_058090" style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" width="155"/>Belknap is a complex formed from the large sprawling McIntyre Grove, Wheel Meadow Grove and the smaller, compact Carr Wilson, or Bear Creek Grove. Beautiful trails through old-growth sequoias meander along Bear Creek and the Tule River. This grove is fairly easy to get to by driving paved roads in your car. You can visit this grove year round, but there may be snow and ice on the roads in winter so bring your tire chains. The grove is about 4,666 acres. There are several trails through this grove, including Forest Trail 31E30 and 31E31. Forest Trail 31E30 goes through the heart of the grove along the river and can be started at Belknap or Quaking Aspen campgrounds. You can stop and fish the Tule River along this trail.</p><p><strong>Nearby Campgrounds</strong>: Belknap (GPS NAD 83: 36.14167, -118.59972), Coy Flat (GPS NAD 83: 36.12917, -118.61806), Quaking Aspen (GPS NAD 83: 36.12083, -118.54722)</p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="95%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#f7f1c2"><td valign="top" width="30%"><strong>Season:</strong></td><td valign="top" width="70%">April through November</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Distance:</strong></td><td valign="top">1.5 miles to the junction</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#f7f1c2"><td valign="top"><strong>Elevation:</strong></td><td valign="top">Trail head - 5,000 feet<br/>Bear Ridge Junction - 6,000 feet<br/>Gain - 1,000 feet</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Difficulty (hiking): </strong></td><td valign="top">Up, Difficult - 2 hours<br/>Down, Moderate - 3/4 hour</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#f7f1c2"><td valign="top"><strong>Facilities:</strong></td><td valign="top">Campground, restrooms, water</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br/><strong>Trail Description</strong>: The Belknap trail (31E23) trail starts in the McIntyre summer home tract from Belknap Campground. The trailhead is alongside the remains of an abandoned fence. It goes up several switchbacks at slopes in excess of 30% and passes one vista point with a view of Camp Nelson to the west.</p><p>After slightly less than a mile the trail and the terrain levels off. You are now in the lower half of the Belknap Camp Grove of sequoias. There are several recent (1983) giant windfalls here and the gentle slopes of the area make it a fine picnic spot. Two of the giants are almost at right angles to one another and a spring is located within their embrace, perhaps 150 feet from the corner intersection. Out of the bark of these fallen goliaths, which make wonderful scenic rest stops, sprout many young firs, pines and even sequoias.</p><p>Should you loose the trail, proceed up-slope to the top of the ridge (about 1/2 mile, but it will seem like 5 or 10) where you will meet the fairly well maintained COY FLAT - BEAR RIDGE TRAIL (31E31).</p><p>If you are still on the trail you will come to a "Y" where you can take the left trail on up to the upper half of the Sequoia grove, where you will pass several really large trees. The right branch will take you to Coy Flat.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Freeman Creek Grove <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>Handouts</strong>: <a href="https://fs.usda.gov/document/null">Freeman Creek Grove - President George H.W. Bush Tree</a> (PDF - 228k)</p><p><img alt="Bush Tree Loop Trail" height="150" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev3_058334" style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" width="200"/>Freeman Creek Grove (4,192 acres), also known as Lloyd Meadow Grove, is the largest unlogged grove outside of a National Park. This grove is the easternmost grove of giant sequoias and is considered to be among the most recently established. The sequoias are mainly south of Freeman Creek with approximately 800 large trees (10 feet in diameter or more). There are several large sequoias to see in this grove. Foremost among these is the President George H.W. Bush Tree. President Bush delivered his presidential proclamation in 1992, setting aside giant sequoia groves on National Forest System lands for protection, preservation and restoration while standing beside a large giant sequoia at the bottom of the grove. You can visit the President George H.W. Bush Tree by taking Forest Road 20S78 east to the trailhead.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This is the eastern-most grove of Sequoias. There are a couple of trees with 20-foot diameters, more than 100 trees with 15-foot diameters, and over 800 with 10-foot diameters. Note that the trees are almost all very young - perhaps less than 1,000 years old - and there are no fallen giants. Also there are many immature trees around -they are the ones with the feathery, pointy tops which look like inverted icicles. These are the signs of young giant sequoias - unlike the groves in the north.</p><p>The Freeman Creek Trail parallels the creek for a while and then veers to the north to cross a ridge where it commences to switch back down a ravine which is forested with sugar pine and black oaks. When the trail levels out you are again creek-side in the grove and there are several campsites about. Proceeding further down the trail reveals even more campsites.</p><p>Unless you have had the time and foresight to position a shuttle on the paved, yellow lined road at Lloyd Meadows (a 35 mile, one way, return trip by road), you should retrace from here. Beyond the campsites the trail is almost level on in to Pyles Camp at Lloyd Meadows.</p><p>Mountain bikes are still allowed on all the designated trails in the monument so while this is a short trail (around four miles one direction) it is worth it to go riding amongst these truly unique giants.</p><p><strong>How to Get There:</strong> It is fairly easy to get to by car throughout the summer by dirt or paved road. You can reach Freeman Creek Grove only by round about routes. To reach the grove by paved road, you must travel from the south end. From the San Joaquin Valley Highway 99 take County Route SM56 east about 20 miles to California Hot Springs. At California Hot Springs, turn north on to SM50 (Parker Pass Road) continuing about 7.5 miles to Johnsondale. From the Kern Valley, take County Route SM99 (Mountain 99) northwest about 20 miles to Johnsondale. At Johnsondale is the junction with Forest Road 22S82 (Lloyd Meadow Road). Take FR22S82 right about 16 miles to the eastern end of Freeman Creek Grove. You'll have passed signs for Pyles Camp about 1 mile before the grove.</p><p>Another route from the San Joaquin Valley Highway 99 is on State Highway 190. Take Highway 190 east about 15 miles until the junction with Western Divide Highway (County Route SM107). Quaking Aspen Campground (GPS NAD 83: 36.12083, -118.54722), and the trailhead for FT 33E20 are also at this junction.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hume Lake <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Hume Lake is an 87-acre lake formed by a unique multiple arch dam, constructed in 1908. Built to support a large, commercial logging operation, the lake supplied water to the longest lumber flume transporting logs to the Central Valley. Today the lake area is a destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking, and camping during the summer months, and snow play during the winter. An interpretive trail follows the shoreline of the lake. Reservations are strongly recommended for Hume Lake Campground.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cyrus Canyon Shooting Range <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Kern River Valley Gun Association shooting range is managed under a cooperative agreement with the Sequoia National Forest.  Learn more from their website:  <a href="http://kernrivervalleygunassociation.com/">http://kernrivervalleygunassociation.com/</a></p><p>The range is open to club members seven days a week, sun up to sun down. The range is open to the public on Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm, for a fee of $5.00 per person 18 years and over </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lake Isabella <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Isabella reservoir offers fishing, boating, water sports, camping, and picnicking. Close proximity to Los Angeles and Bakersfield makes this lake a popular yearround vacation spot for southern Californians. The lake is one of the state’s most popular windsurfing areas; reliable afternoon winds, from 35-50 miles an hour, create ideal conditions for intermediate to advanced windsurfers. Enjoy shoreline camping and day use activities at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road, or South Fork Recreation Area with the purchase of a Southern Sierra Pass or other Interagency Pass. South Fork Wildlife Area, one of the most extensive riparian woodlands remaining in California, provides fishing, hunting, canoeing, and hiking opportunities; no developed recreation facilities are located here. When operating on the lake, every boat, personal watercraft, and sailboard must display a permit from Kern County. These permits may be obtained at any lake marina or at various locations throughout the Kern River Valley. Be sure to check for required safety equipment.</p><h3 class="cheader"><span class="title">Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project</span></h3><div class="containerpane" id="dnn_ctr5188_ContentPane"><div class="DNNModuleContent ModDNNHTMLC" id="dnn_ctr5188_ModuleContent"><div class="Normal" id="dnn_ctr5188_HtmlModule_lblContent"><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9b6MtBkVWzs" width="520"/></p><p>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently designing a dam safety modification project to address seismic, hydrologic (potential overtopping during an extreme flood event) and seepage issues at the dams.</p><p>Until the dam is repaired, the Corps has put in place several interim risk reduction measures, such as increased surveillance and monitoring; stockpiling of emergency materials; warning sirens in the town of Lake Isabella; installation of additional instrumentation for monitoring; and continued public outreach with Kern County and the local public. One additional measure includes an operating restriction, limiting the pool elevation for safety purposes. However, due to lower than average rainfall and snowmelt, the reservoir has only come close to its restricted level once since its implementation. The current low water levels (summer 2013) are not related to the operating restriction. See historic water levels here: <a href="http://1.usa.gov/10EdOga">http://1.usa.gov/10EdOga</a></p><p>In 2012, the Corps unveiled to the public its plan for retrofitting the dam and reducing the risk to the public, which includes raising both dams up to 16 feet to prevent overtopping during extreme flood events; filtering and drainage systems to safely control seepage; lining and treatment of existing spillway; and construction of an emergency spillway. The Corps is now in the Pre-Construction Engineering and Design phase of the project. Physical construction is scheduled to begin in 2017. More information can be found here: <a href="http://bit.ly/IsabellaDam">http://bit.ly/IsabellaDam</a></p></div></div></div></p> <hr /> <h5>Kings Canyon Scenic Byway <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Kings Canyon Scenic Byway (Highway 180) provides the only vehicle route into Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in North America. Travel through many of the southern Sierra life zones, and experience the spectacular geology of Kings Canyon. The route begins near the Hume Lake Ranger Station in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada at 1,800 feet in elevation and climbs to 6,400 feet. At Kings Canyon National<br/>Park, stop at the visitor center, or take a short hike to the General Grant Tree. The byway descends 2,700 feet to the Wild and Scenic Kings River. Take a guided tour of Boyden Cave, a magnificent limestone cavern beneath the massive 2,000-foot marble walls of the famous Portals of the Kings. Grizzly Falls is a great spot for a picnic lunch with a beautiful waterfall close to the road. The road ends at Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park. Travel time is about 2-3 hours. The section of the<br/>byway just below the turn-off to Hume Lake closes for the winter, so plan your tour of Kings Canyon mid-May to mid-October.</p><p><strong>Kings Canyon Scenic Byway</strong> is the only vehicle route into the Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in North America. For 50 miles you will travel through many of the Southern Sierra life zones including several giant sequoia groves, and experience the spectacular geology of Kings Canyon. The route begins at the Hume Lake Ranger Station in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada and climbs 4,000 feet to Kings Canyon National Park where you can stop at the visitor center and take a short hike to the General Grant tree. The byway descends 2,700 feet to the wild and scenic Kings River. The section of the byway just below the turn off to Hume Lake closes for the winter so plan your tour mid May to mid October. The road ends at Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park.</p><p><img alt="Kings Canyon Scenic Byway map" height="251" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev3_058414" width="500"/></p><p><strong>Converse Basin Grove</strong>. This grove is the largest contiguous grove in the world. It includes Boole Tree, one of the largest giant sequoia living, and Stump Meadow and Chicago Stump, all stark reminders of the late 1800s when the grove was privately owned. Among the stumps is the next generation of sequoias demonstrating the resilience of the species. Forest Roads 13S55 and 13S03 are dirt roads providing access to the Converse Basin. Visit in the summer when the road is dry or in winter visit the area by cross-country skis or snowshoes.</p><p>Hike the 3-mile trail to the Boole Tree. This tree was spared during the historic logging period because of its breath-taking size. This tree stands today as the largest sequoia in any National Forest and the 8th largest known sequoia in the world.</p><p><strong>Indian Basin Grove</strong>. A paved, accessible interpretive trail leads the visitor through what was once a grove of ancient giants. The trail winds past enormous stumps left from an historic logging operation and the grove of young sequoias that have replaced the fallen giants. Princess campground is located next to the trail along Highway 180.</p><p><strong>Millwood</strong> was once the location of a historic mill town. Today it serves as a staging area for Off Highway Vehicle enthusiasts. Remember not to disturb or remove historic and prehistoric artifacts. They are protected by law.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Cherry Gap is an undeveloped staging area with dispersed camping nearby and no facilities. Trailhead provides access to Hoist Ridge & Verplank Ridge to the west and access to Huckleberry & Park Ridge to the east.  Both areas have out & back and loop routes. Abbot Creek road connects to Cherry Gap and allows riding in Millwood OHV area.  Access to Cherry Gap is via Highway 180 (east).</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kings Wild and Scenic River <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To be updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Boole Tree <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Boole Tree</strong> (GPS NAD 83: 36.823889, -118.949167) is regarded as the 6th largest giant sequoia tree in the world.  The tree was named around 1895 by A.H. Sweeny, a Fresno doctor, after Franklin A. Boole, a supervisor of the logging operation that spared the tree's life due to its great size. Before 1931, it was thought to be the largest tree in the world, but it's now known as the largest tree within the U.S. Forest Service. It is located in the Converse Basin grove in Sequoia National Forest, on the edge of Kings Canyon, 5 miles (8 km) from Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park in the Sierra Nevada in eastern California. Converse Basin was once a large grove, but was logged of most of its giant sequoias between 1892 and 1918. Now only perhaps 60 large specimens survive out of thousands. This grove is the largest contiguous grove in the world.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Rivers and Lakes <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>To be updated</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Tule River Canyon <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Middle Fork of the Tule River flows through the southern portion of the monument. The landscape is characterized by steep canyon walls, dramatic rock features, and views to high elevation ridgelines. The river forms a series of cascades, waterfalls, and deep pools carved from granite bedrock that are popular for day trips. Camping is allowed at higher elevations in<br/>developed campgrounds.</p><p><strong><img alt="Tule River" height="215" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev3_058416" style="margin: 5px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" width="144"/>Tule River</strong>. Three forks of the Tule River drain the high mountain tops of the Great Western Divide to form Lake Success, a reservoir managed by the Army corps of Engineers located five miles above the city of Porterville. The North and the Middle Fork split above the foothill community of Springville. Highway 190 travels alongside the Middle Fork Tule River and Balch Park Road follows the North Fork.</p><p> </p><p>The North and Middle Forks of the Tule River offer visitors great fishing, hiking, camping, and picnicking opportunities in a ruggedly beautiful canyon setting. In the lower canyon, Lower and Upper Coffee Camp day use areas provide parking, restrooms, and picnic sites. Overnight camping is allowed at developed campgrounds; Wishon, Belknap, and Coy Flat.</p><p><img alt="Wishon Canyon map" height="413" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev3_058417" width="500"/></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Belknap Grove Complex</strong> lines the upper reaches of the Middle fork of the Tule River and is easy to reach by car from May through mid-November. It includes the Wheel Meadow, McIntyre, and Belknap Groves with beautiful old-growth sequoias. The Nelson Trail (Forest Trail 31E30) travels along the river from Belknap Campground to Quaking Aspen where the Middle Fork of the Tule River originates.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sherman Pass Road <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Sherman Pass Road (22S05) provides access to the Kern Plateau. This scenic route stretches from the North Fork of the Kern River in the west, east to the high desert, connecting to Highway 395. The road is open from late May or early June, depending on snow, until the snow falls in late fall or winter. From the west, this road climbs out of the Upper Kern River Canyon to Sherman Pass and falls to the east side of the Kern Plateau and then to the Mojave Desert. At the summit of Sherman Pass, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Sierra Crest and Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states. As<br />the road winds downward across the plateau on the east side, the forest changes from red fir to mixed conifer and to pinyon pine. The road is closed during the winter to passenger vehicles.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Pacific Crest Trail from Kennedy Meadows Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Pacific Crest trail is 33.5 miles long. It begins at the Forest Boundry near Kennedy Meadows and ends at Bird Springs Pass. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking</p></p> <hr /> <h5>TEN MILE CAMPGROUND (CA) <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=251363">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Ten Mile Campground is a primitive campground located 5 miles from Hume Lake on Ten Mile Road. A beautiful stream runs through the campground.<br /><br /> Nearby Hume Lake is one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations. The area offers year-round recreational opportunities, including fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. <h2>Recreation</h2> Nearby Hume Lake is a year-round recreation destination. During warmer months, visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking and mountain biking. <br /><br /> During the winter, the area is popular for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. <h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers single and double-family campsites, picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. <h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is adjacent to Ten Mile Creek, a creek popular with anglers and hunters and dwarfed by towering sequoia and Jeffrey pines at an elevation of 5,294 feet. <br /><br /> Sequoia National Forest is located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California and named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. <br /><br /> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Bearskin Grove offers the rare opportunity to photograph an entire mature sequoia in one frame. Hiking through the grove, visitors will find a mix of young and old sequoias, including about 50 trees that measure over six feet in diameter. Take Tenmile Road (Forest Road 13S09) to Forest Road 13S02, then 13S98 to enter the grove. <br /><br /> Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Giant Sequoia National Monument. </p> <hr /> <h5>Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=256932">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Big Meadows Campground is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet and has views of the meadow and surrounding mountains. </p> <p>Please note, this campground IS NOT within Shenandoah National Park.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Hiking into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness and fly fishing in Big Meadows Creek are popular options.<br/><br/> Horseback riders have access to the nearby Horse Corral Pack Station. Numerous trailheads provide access to popular wilderness areas including Jennie Lakes, Monarch and National Park wilderness destinations.<br/><br/> Guests looking for water activities can visit Hume Lake, only 15 miles away.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers 43 single campsites and one double-family campsite. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. <h2>Natural Features</h2> An open meadow that is surrounded by a variety of pines, including lodgepole, Jeffery and red fir. A creek runs through the meadow. <br/><br/> A trailhead nearby leads into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness. <br/><br/> Buck Rock Lookout, perched at an elevation of 8,500 feet, is a short drive away. Hume Lake is approximately 15 miles from the campground.</p> <hr /> <h5>Lookout Peak Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Lookout Peak is on the border of Sequoia National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park. Immediately to the north and east of Lookout Peak is the glacially carved Kings Canyon. From the top of Lookout Peak you have a splendid view looking right down into Kings Canyon. Elevation: 8531 ft / 2600 m. <br/> </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Old Goldledge Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=272271">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>Old Goldledge is a dispersed camping or day use site open year round. There are vault toilets available and seasonal trash bins. Old Goldledge is a great spot for fishing.</p><p>Restrictions - No Camping or Campfires are allowed within 25 feet of the water’s edge.</p><p>Parking at Old Goldlege is available in the dispersed area.</p><h3>Free Holiday Use Permit Required</h3><p>The Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District is continuing efforts to balance the needs of recreationists with impacts to the land along the Upper Kern Wild and Scenic River. In 2019 a Pilot Program is being implemented at Old Goldledge Campground in order to more closely align the number of visitors and vehicles with the physical capacity of the camping area. This <strong>free</strong> permit program will only be in place during high use Holiday weekends.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd624615.pdf">Download the Old Goldledge Campground Holiday Use Permit Application</a></li></ul><h4>Dates Permits will be required:</h4><ul><li>Memorial Day Weekend: May 23-27 (Thursday – Monday)</li><li>July 4<sup>th</sup> Weekend: July 3 – 7 (Wednesday – Sunday)</li><li>Labor Day Weekend: August 29 – September 2 (Thursday – Monday)</li></ul><h4>Application Periods for 2019:</h4><ul><li>For Memorial Day Weekend Permits: Requests must be received between April 19 and May 3, 2019. Lottery drawing and notifications will take place by May 6, 2019.</li><li>For July 4<sup>th</sup> Weekend Permits: Requests must be received between April 29 and May 28, 2019. Lottery drawing and notifications will take place by May 31, 2019.</li><li>For Labor Day Weekend Permits: Requests must be received between July 1 and July 29, 2019. Lottery drawing and notifications will take place by August 2, 2019.</li></ul><p>For Additional Information please contact the Kern River Ranger District Office at 760-376-3781.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Black Gulch South Dispersed Camping <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Black Gulch South is a dispersed camping or day use site on the Lower Kern River. There are vault toilets available and seasonal trash bins.</p><p>Restrictions - No Camping or Campfires are allowed within 25 feet of the water’s edge</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lake Isabella Visitor Center <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Lake Isabella this visitor center is now located in the town of Lake Isabella at 4875 Ponderosa Drive and open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.</p><p>It offers visitor information, interpretive displays, fire permits, Kern river permits, woodcutting permits, Southern Sierra passes, and information about the many recreational opportunities in the Kern River Valley.</p><p>For more information, call 760-379-5646.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Permit <span class="fac-label">Tree Permit</span></h5> <p></p> <hr /> </div> <h2>More</h2> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li> <a href="/state/recreation-areas/CA">List of Recreational Areas for State California</a> </li> </ul> <div class="p-8"></div> </div> </div> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <div class="footer"> <div class="container f-pd pt-4"> <p class="font-semibold">Disclaimer</p> <p class="text-sm f-font-gray" style="margin: 1em 0"> Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. 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