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Hobo Campground

Campground · National forest in Kern County, California.

23Campsites
5.5 miTo Isabella Lake
YesRV hookups
17 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Sequoia National Forest)
Campsites23
Site types20 tent only no electric, 3 walk to
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 22 sites
Longest RV/trailer site17 ft
RVs welcomeNo
Tent sitesYes
Dump stationNo
Drinking waterNo
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(760) 376-1815
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79713
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Hobo Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Hobo Campground is in Kern County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.