USDA Forest Service · California
Sandy Flat
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 32
- Hookups
- 32 with water, 27 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,320 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SANDY FLAT C G (NFSR 27S06A) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Sequoia National Forest
- Nearest town
- Lake Isabella
- Address
- Lake Isabella, CA
- Phone
- 760-376-1815
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing
32 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Sandy Flat Campground is set back from the Lower Kern River at an altitude of 2,300 feet near the town of Lake Isabella. Campsites are a short walk from the river, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.
Recreation
Hiking, trout fishing, river wading and floating are popular pursuits. The Hobo Fishing Trail, a short walking trail, is nearby.
Click here to learn more about the Lower Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.
Facilities
Campsites are set along one loop in largely open sites. Large boulders, relics of the ice age, are scattered throughout the campground. River access is in the day camp area. Drinking water, picnic areas and vault toilets are provided.
Natural Features
The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from 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, and elevations range from about 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
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 40° | 32° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| February | 61° | 41° | 24° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 45° | 31° | 91° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 47° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 58° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 91° | 68° | 47° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 99° | 79° | 62° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 98° | 76° | 63° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 91° | 67° | 51° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 81° | 54° | 39° | 95° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 71° | 47° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 62° | 41° | 31° | 78° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Hobo Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 25 sites
- Hobo Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Black Gulch South · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Main Dam Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Pioneer Point · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 80 sites
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