Hanning Flat Dispersed Area, near Sequoia National Forest, is a fantastic spot for those who crave solitude and wide-open spaces. This location offers a true escape into nature, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the scenery.

The area is known for its peaceful atmosphere, where you might go days without seeing another soul. Visitors have highlighted the stunning vistas and the chance to camp in complete privacy, making it a perfect retreat for those looking to unwind. Just be prepared for a bit of a rustic experience—there are no facilities like toilets or showers, so you'll need to bring everything you need and pack it out when you leave.

For those who enjoy wildlife, you might spot some cows grazing nearby or catch sight of deer and various birds. The sandy terrain can be tricky for larger vehicles, so a 4x4 is recommended if you want to explore deeper into the area. As one camper noted, “We had a few bars of service on Verizon and AT&T,” which can be a nice perk if you need to stay connected.

If you're up for a little adventure, the nearby Stine Cove campground offers swimming opportunities, though it’s a bit less private. With its beautiful sunsets and quiet roads perfect for evening strolls, Hanning Flat is a great choice for anyone looking to immerse themselves in nature without the distractions of modern life.

Dispersed Camping on the shore of Lake Isabella. Vault toilet available. No trash recepticals available (Pack In-Pack Out). ALL Upper Kern Dispersed Camping sites, under restrictions - No Camping or Campfires are allowed within 25 feet of the water\_\_\_s edge.

Hanning Flat Dispersed Area

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Great hideaway with plenty of dispersed sites. I spent two days here and only seen a handful of vehicles drive through, mostly US Forest Service trucks. Pack in, pack out. No toilets, showers, or water so bring in everything you need. 14 days of free camping every 30 days. A great find to get away from it all. 

Great hideaway 

On my way into Sequoia NF I was so excited to see Hanning Flats dispersed camping area. My pup and I stayed for three nights and didn’t see another person or vehicle the whole time. So peaceful, quiet, sunny, green. My dog did get lots of ticks and we had a mouse find its way into the van but I still really have no complaints. Such a gorgeous spot, lovely sunsets and sunrises. We loved walking on the sandy dirt roads at golden hour. My van is only 2WD and did fine. As with all dispersed camping.. pack in pack out and we found a pre-made site to park at. No services/facilities. About 35 mins to Isabella for groceries/gas. We will be back :) 

STOKED to Find This Spot

We stopped here on our way to Death Valley and ended up staying for several days because we love it so much! There’s another dispersed site a few miles away (Stine Cove) and we found this one to be much more pleasant. The two are actually connected by dirt roads. 
Our site was shaded and had a fire pit as well as trees perfectly spaced for our hammock. Temps were lovely during the day, but quite chilly at night and during the mornings/evenings. 

The area is also used by lots of cows for grazing so beware of the patties and lots of mooing. They didn’t bother us, we actually quite enjoyed watching them. 

Literal MILES of dispersed sites so plenty of room to spread out. There’s a bit high spot of rocks in the middle at the beginning of the road which was great to climb for sunset views! 

Quiet, solitude and…..cows!

We stayed here in June and there were plenty of open spots we just couldnt see many since it was dark. We eventually found a spot about half a mile back. Only one other person nearby. We had a few bars of service on verizon and at&amp;t.

  

Overall nice secluded spot off the road with great scenery would recommend

Decent dispersed spot just south of Sequoia NP


I’ve camped here multiple times, sometimes with multiple RVs in a group, it’s very private with wide vistas.

Sometimes you can go days without a single car passing by, and there are a lot of spots to just camp since it is all completely level. There are a lot of insects, birds, and the occasional cow and deer.

To swim in the lake this area connects to Stine Cove campground - via a very soft sandy road  - which is also free, has a vault toilet, but is shaded by mountains and less private. 

There’s a $12 dump station with potable water at Camp 9 and one at Old Isabella Recreation Site.

T-mobile was very slow but Verizon had a good connection.

Heads up that the lake is MUCH lower than anything you see on satellite view, from Stine Cove I still had to walk 30min before getting to the shore.

Secluded, 15min away from convenience store and dump station.

We were looking for a place to car camp on our way up toward sequoia and stopped here. Was easy to locate even at night. Would suggest 4x4 and wouldn’t recommend heavier vehicles as it’s a sandy dried up lake bed and we had to dig ourselves out in the morning. No fire pits or bathrooms. 

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