Fishing and paddling on the Wild and Scenic Kern River draw campers to Chamise Flat, where numbered sites sit directly above the water. Even-numbered sites face the riverside to the west; odd-numbered sites sit against the eastern mountainside. Large stones at each site limit vehicle positioning to the roadside. Dirt roads are in reasonable shape and can accommodate rigs up to at least 24 feet. Trash dumpsters and vault toilets are on-site, and the campground is free. No T-Mobile signal is available. Calkins Flat lies just north for campers who want a nearby alternative if sites here are taken. Anglers and paddlers with a drive-in rig will find this spot straightforward to use.
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Map & DirectionsChamise Flat Dispersed Campground is located in California near Johnsondale
Coordinates
35.91078732369163 N
118.48618140437755 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 21 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 29 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 50 min from Fresno, CA











