Boulder Gulch, near Wofford Heights, is a solid spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors without too much fuss. With a mix of shaded areas and open spaces, it’s a decent choice for both tent and RV camping, though you might want to snag a shady spot if you can.

The campground offers drinking water and clean facilities, including toilets, which is a plus. Visitors have mentioned the friendly host and the overall cleanliness of the area, making it a welcoming place to set up camp. As one camper noted, “The area was clean and the host is personable.” 

You’re just a short walk from Lake Isabella, where you can soak up some stunning sunrises and sunsets. While the lake might be low and a bit algae-filled at times, it’s still a great spot to cool off. Plus, if you’re up for a little adventure, the Kern River isn’t too far away for some fun in the water.

Keep in mind that weekends can get lively, so if you’re after a quieter experience, consider heading out mid-week. With its beautiful views and proximity to outdoor activities, Boulder Gulch is a great base for your next camping trip.

## Overview

 Boulder Gulch Campground is nestled in the foothills of the high desert at an elevation of 2,650 feet, just a short drive from Lake Isabella. The facility sits in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.
## Recreation

 At the nearby Lake Isabella visitors enjoy trout and bass fishing, boating, windsurfing, swimming and water skiing. There are also hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails in the area.
## Natural Features

 The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from 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, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Boulder Gulch

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Lake Isabella

The Best Camping Near Lake Isabella, California

We loved this place. Checked in when almost full and had a spot in the sun. It gets hot during the day but the lake is right there to cool off in. Has shower house with running water and flush toilets butno showers? $28 per night, pay attendant if they ever come by. Kernsville is a nice town nearby to explore. This site had a few cons but we stayed at the lake most of the time and slept great every night. Stayed in mid June.

Great mid week camping, get a shady spot. Party place on the weekend

PROS: walking distance to lake Isabella, awesome views. Beautiful sunrise and sunset. RVs, Trailers and tents are welcome, big spaces available. This camp has drinking water, toilets, dump station and a playground for kids. Great for family vacation. 

CONs: not too much shade. 

walking distance to lake Isabella 

The campground was ok and the host was super awesome! However, we had to drive around and around to try to find a spot that wasn’t totally in the sun. We ended up having to go across the street to Hungry Gulch to find a spot that had some shade. Also, the buildings that had the “flush toilets” were all locked up and they only had outhouses. On the first day, they were clean and ok, but by the 2nd day and the campground filled up, so did the outhouses and were gross! I only saw them emptied once in the three days we were there. Yuck! Then, it was super windy! Our tent, despite being overly staked down, had been blown over numerous times. Not just during the day, but also in the middle of the night while we were sleeping. There were also bees everywhere. No one got stung, but a little annoying when you’re cooking and eating. The lake was super low and full of algae and was slimy, so we had to drive a little ways and do a little off roading to get to the Kern river to have some fun in the water. 

Probably won’t go here again

This campground has some shade and some open areas.Area was clean and the host is personable. Cost of camping fee is $34 per night.  Has potable water and running water in bathroom.  No showers or amenities. 

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