Camp 9 Campground is located in the Sequoia National Forest on the northeast shore of Lake Isabella. The campground is close to the town of Kernville. A boat launch ramp is nearby. Visitors to the campground enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, windsurfing, and waterskiing in Lake Isabella. The area around the lake can be very hot in the summer.
Camp 9 Campground has 109 campsites. Twenty-three of the sites are designated for RVs or trailers. The remainder of the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some campsites are along the shore, while most are set farther back with lake views. Shade is very limited, so campers should plan on bringing shade tents as needed. The campground also has 11 Group Campsites. Most of the family campsites and all of the group sites can be reserved; the remainder are open for first-come, first-served arrivals.
| Camp 9 Campground Basics | |
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| Camp 9 Campground Location: | Off Sierra Way on the northeast shore of Lake Isabella, 5½ miles south of Kernville |
| Elevation: | 2,600 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Bakersfield - 58 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 109 |
| Camping Season: | Open April through October, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 per night fee for untowed 3rd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management, for Sequoia National Forest |
| Campground Information: | (760) 376-1815 |
| Kern River Ranger District: | (760) 379-5646 |
| Reservations at Camp 9 Campground | |
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| Reservations available: | Reservations are available for camping dates from April through October. Some sites are available first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. See details |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 45 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $34 per night |
| Reservations: | Camp 9 Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Camp 9 Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Yes, $10 fee per use |
| Attractions near Camp 9 Campground: | Enjoy Lake Isabella for fishing and boating. Visit the North Fork Marina with store and boat rentals. Head out mountain biking or hiking. Stop by the Lake Isabella Visitor Center. Drive north to the Trail of 100 Giants with an accessible walk through Long Meadow Grove of Giant Sequoias. Visit the towns of Kernville and Wofford Heights. Head over to the South Fork Wildlife Area.
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Camp 9 Campground has 11 group, tents-only sites.
Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 12 months before arrival date.
Fees: $85 - $212 per night
Reservations: Camp 9 Group Campsite Reservations
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Camp 9 Campground
Lake Isabella attracts visitors from far and wide to its broad, sparkling waters and to the recreation available in the area. Those choosing Camp 9 Campground are close to the water and not far from Kernville.
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