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South Fork Rec Campground

Campground · National forest in Kern County, California.

Isabella LakeRight on the shore of

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Sequoia National Forest)
Electric hookupsNo
RVs welcomeYes
ToiletsYes
Drinking waterYes
FeeYes
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79857
ReservationsNot reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing

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About South Fork Rec Campground

Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water mark.  Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water’s edge.  Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer.  The site also offers a  public boat launch and courtesy dock.

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

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South Fork Rec 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.