Hungry Gulch Campground is located in the Sequoia National Forest off Highway 155 on the west side of Lake Isabella. Boulder Gulch Campground is nearby on the opposite side of the highway closer to the lake. Visitors to Hungry Gulch have easy access to swimming, fishing, boating, and waterskiing in Lake Isabella. The campground is near the North Fork Marina. The campground is equipped with fish cleaning stations and a children's playground.
Hungry Gulch Campground has 78 campsites. All of the campsites can accommodate trailers, RVs, and tents. Many campsites have distant views of the lake. Some campsites are in shade while others are more open. Like it sister campground, Hungry Gulch Campground has its share of boulders. Campsites tend to be rather close together.
| Hungry Gulch Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Hungry Gulch Campground Location: | Off Highway 155 on the west shore of Lake Isabella |
| Elevation: | 2,640 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Bakersfield - 46 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 78 |
| Camping Season: | April - September |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Campground Information: | (760) 376-1815 |
| Kern River Ranger District: | (760) 379-5646 |
| Reservations at Hungry Gulch Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | whenever 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: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $34 ($2 more over holidays) |
| Reservations: | Hungry Gulch Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Hungry Gulch Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | Hungry Gulch Campground Map |
| Attractions near Hungry Gulch 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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Hungry Gulch Campground
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.
Hungry Gulch Campground
The broad waters of Lake Isabella attract visitors from up and down the state. Boating, fishing, and camping are among the most popular activities. Campers at Hungry Gulch Campground are across the highway from the lake.
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