Set along the Kern River corridor within Sequoia National Forest, Live Oak North Campground sits in forested terrain near both a creek and Lake Isabella, roughly a mile from Wofford Heights. The site accommodates RVs up to 30 feet and includes picnic tables, fire rings, trash service, and vault toilets. Pets are welcome. Reservations are available, and the campground stays open year-round, making it a workable base for anglers and those exploring dog-friendly camping near Sequoia National Forest. Tillie Creek campground is located nearby for campers who want to compare options in the same stretch of river.
Description
Overview
Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.
Recreation
Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.
Facilities
The campground offers one group site that can accomodate up to 150 people and a combination of 30 vehicles and RVs. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate elevation of 2,500 feet. Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower Kern River. Sequoia National Forest is named for 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. Elevations range from 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
Nearby Attractions
Live Oak provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park. The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby within Giant Sequoia National Monument. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLive Oak North Campground is located in California near Wofford Heights
Directions
From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 north approximately 6 miles to the Live Oak campground.
Address
PO BOX 1640
Kernville, CA 93238
Coordinates
35.702152 N
118.460662 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/3/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 56 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 1 hr 54 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 2 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 24 min from Fresno, CA
