Paradise Cove Campground is in the Sequoia National Forest off Highway 178 on the south shore of Lake Isabella. The campground is close to the town of Lake Isabella. French Gulch Marina is a short drive away on the southwest side of the lake. Visitors to the campground enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, windsurfing, and waterskiing in Lake Isabella.
Paradise Cove Campground has 50 developed campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Another section of the campground, arranged parking lot style, can accommodate up to 80 self-contained RVs or trailers. Some campsites are in shade while others, including all the RV-only sites, have no shade. Paradise Cove Campground can be very hot in the summer. Most campsites have views of the lake. Reservations for the 50 developed campsites are available.
| Paradise Cove Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Paradise Cove Campground Location: | Off Highway 178 on the south shore of Lake Isabella |
| Elevation: | 2,650 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Bakersfield - 46 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 50 developed campsites |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round. weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($7 per night fee for 2nd 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 Paradise Cove Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservations for camping dates at developed campsites are available whenever the campground is open. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 45 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated, but some facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $34 ($2 more on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Paradise Cove Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Paradise Cove Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | Paradise Cove Campground Map |
| Attractiions near Paradise Cove Campground: | Rent boats at nearby French Gulch Marina. Try some hiking or mountain biking. Spend time at the Lake Isabella Visitor Center. Take a day trip up to the Trail of 100 Giants, an accessible walk through Long Meadow Grove of Giant Sequoias. Explore the towns of Kernville and Wofford Heights.
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Paradise Cove Campground Area for Self-contained RVs
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.
Paradise Cove Campground
Lake Isabella is a popular destination for waterskiers, boaters, windsurfers,and anglers. Campers at Paradise Cove Campground have the whole lake spread out before them.
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