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Facilities

Established Camping

Live Oak South

About

National Forest

Sequoia National Forest

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate elevation of 2,500 feet. 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. 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.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Nearby Attractions

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. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment.

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Location

Live Oak South is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 north approximately 6 miles to the Live Oak campground.

Address

PO BOX 1640
Kernville, CA 93238

Coordinates

35.702152 N
118.460662 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Live Oak South?

Live Oak South allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

Are fires allowed at Live Oak South?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Live Oak South, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Live Oak South?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Live Oak South?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Live Oak South. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Live Oak South, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Live Oak South?

There are 80 campsites at Live Oak South and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts