Pioneer Point Campground is located in the Sequoia National Forest off Highway 155 on the west side of Lake Isabella. The campground is across the highway from French Gulch Marina. Visitors to the campground have easy access to swimming, fishing, boating, windsurfing, and waterskiing in Lake Isabella. The town of Lake Isabella is only 2 miles to the south. Pioneer Point Campground is equipped with fish cleaning stations and a children's playground.
Pioneer Point Campground is described as a "high desert campground" with 78 campsites. The campground can be very hot in the summer. All of the campsites can accommodate trailers, RVs, and tents. Many campsites have views of the lake. Some campsites are in shade while others are more open.
| Pioneer Point Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Point Campground Location: | Off Highway 155 on the west shore of Lake Isabella |
| Elevation: | 2,640 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Bakersfield - 44 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 78 |
| 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 Pioneer Point Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservations can be made for camping dates from late May through late September. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $30 per night ($2 more on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Pioneer Point Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Pioneer Point Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No (closed due to limited water supply) |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | Pioneer Point Campground Map |
| Attractions near Pioneer Point Campground: | Rent boats at nearby French Gulch Marina. Try some hiking or mountain biking. Drop by the Lake Isabella Visitor Center. Take a day and drive 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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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.
Lake Isabella is a favorite destination for windsurfers, anglers, and boaters. Campers at Pioneer Point Campground are close to French Gulch Marina.
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