Hookups and pet-friendly policies make French Gulch Campground accessible to RV campers and those traveling with dogs. The US Forest Service manages this established campground within Sequoia National Forest, offering reservations for advance planning. Located near Kernville, the site provides a base for exploring the broader forest system.
Campers can find additional pet-friendly campgrounds around Sequoia National Forest throughout the region. The campground's hookup availability distinguishes it from many forest service sites that offer primitive camping only.
Description
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.
Facilities
French Gulch can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests. A marina and boat ramps are available at Lake Isabella, just to the southeast. This facility is operated by ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundFrench 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
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/17/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 51 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 1 hr 49 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 57 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 19 min from Fresno, CA
