## Overview

 Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground. 
## Recreation

 \_\_White water boating is popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. A trail also exists at the northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and Miracle Hot Springs area. 
## Natural Features

 The campsites are mostly all shaded by majestic sycamores, willows, cottonwoods, alders with views of the Lower Kern River close by.The trees show off a dramatic display of yellow, gold, and orange in the fall. The Kern River flows higher in the late spring and early summer months as water is released from Lake Isabella. The river can appear calm but can be deceiving with it's fast currents under the surface. The Forest Service does not encourage swimming in the river. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Remington Hot Springs is a free Hot Spring on Forest Service Land located approximately one mile West of Hobo Camppground off Old Kern Canyon Road. White water rafting is a very popular activity on the Kern River, local Rafting Outfitters provide half-day to multi day trips along the Kern River. 
## Contact Info

 This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (760) 376-3781.

Hobo Campground — Sequoia National Forest

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Absolutely love this campground. We will definitely go back. A peaceful and nice clean campground. Great fishing!

Hobo campground 

Off top the best camping anyone could experience! Randy is the best camp host, the Kern river float is amazing and the environment is better than anyone could ever ask for at the best price!

Camp hobo is the spot!

Hobo is amazing! Unfortunately, went to camp there last weekend and were informed the bridge has been washed out and camp is closed with no plans to repair the bridge. SO SAD!

CLOSED INDEFINITELY 

Due to a bridge wash out and no funds for repair, this beloved campground is closed.

I came in winter but it says day use only so closed to camping. There are places to camp further up the road as well as more hot springs. 

Day use only!

Went there awesome spot... jad an unfortunate  intruder and stole things from our campsite.. some peoples kids SMH. 

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