Established Camping
French Gulch Campground
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all fires, campfires, or stoves. These restrictions include gas and charcoal barbecues or grills.
French Gulch Campground is located in the Sequoia National Forest, featuring a landscape of forested areas and rugged terrain. Temperatures in the area can reach highs of around 90°F in summer and drop to lows of about 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Kern River, offering opportunities for fishing and rafting, and the Trail of 100 Giants, where visitors can explore a grove of giant sequoias.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest
Overview
French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National Forest.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams.
Natural Features
Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the Sequoia National Forest 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 and Grizzly Falls.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
Location
French Gulch Campground is located in California
Directions
From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. Turn onto Highway 155 north, following the western edge of the lake, for approximately 3 miles to the campground.
Address
P.O. BOX 1640
Kernville, CA 93238
Coordinates
35.657833 N
118.48056 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
