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Stine Cove Recreation Site

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Sequoia National Forest's Stine Cove Recreation Site sits along the shore of Isabella Lake and is accessible only by boat, making it a genuinely remote stop within campgrounds near Sequoia National Forest. Amenities are minimal but functional: one pit toilet and dumpsters on site. Cell service is available, and campfires, pets, and alcohol are all permitted. One reviewer noted a dumpster lid blowing open and trash scattering, so bringing your own bags to secure waste is a practical precaution. Paddlers and boaters looking for a lakeside overnight with open sightlines toward the surrounding mountains will find this site worth the approach.

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Map & DirectionsStine Cove Recreation Site is located in California near Kernville

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Coordinates

35.679207532818566 N
118.4087986393704 W

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Some Coverage
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Last on 8/3/26
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Last on 8/3/26

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Last on 8/3/26
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Some Coverage
Verified by 7 users
Last on 8/3/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 8/3/26

Access

Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Trash
Phone Service
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Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Drive Time

1 hr 8 min from Bakersfield, CA
2 hrs 6 min from Visalia, CA
2 hrs 14 min from Hanford, CA
2 hrs 36 min from Fresno, CA

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Carly S.

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Reviewed Jun. 7, 2026

Beautiful easy lakeside

Pulled in late on a Sunday evening and got lucky with a spot. Absolutely gorgeous camp right along Isabella Lake with beautiful mountain views. The stars at night were spectacular. There is one decently clean pit toilet and dumpsters when you pull in. The only complaint I have for this campsite is that there was trash everywhere. I believe one of the dumpster lids got blown open. For the future everyone please make sure you bring your own trash bags and bag up your own trash in case the lids blow open or are left open. Other campers and ourselves did our best to clean up Remember to always leave it better than you found it😊 happy camping!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Stine Cove Recreation Site?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Stine Cove Recreation Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Stine Cove Recreation Site have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Stine Cove Recreation Site does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Stine Cove Recreation Site?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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