Camping at South Fork Kern River

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near South Fork Kern River, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Heads up: Weekends near the water fill first. Book the campsite before the gear.

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Where to stay

Campgrounds near South Fork Kern River

  • Kennedy Meadows CampgroundUnited States Forest Service · United States Forest Service, fee: no · 0.2 mi from the waterDirections
  • South Fork Rec CampgroundUSDA Forest Service · USDA Forest Service · 0.6 mi from the waterDirections
  • Hungry GulchUSDA Forest Service · USDA Forest Service · 0.9 mi from the waterDirectionsCall
  • Isabella lake dispersed camping · 0.9 mi from the waterDirections
  • Boulder Gulch Campgroundfee: yes · 1.0 mi from the waterDirections

Gas and fuel docks

Groceries and ice

  • Mt. Mesa Food Mart12400 Mountain Mesa Road, Mountain Mesa
    1.6 miDirections
  • Grocery OutletIce6415 Lake Isabella Boulevard
    2.6 miDirections
  • VonsIce5610 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella
    3.3 miCallDirections
  • Shell
    3.4 miDirections

RV dump and fresh water

Ranger stations

Hospitals and urgent care

Good to know

Questions about South Fork Kern River

Where can I camp near South Fork Kern River?

Campgrounds near the water include Kennedy Meadows Campground, South Fork Rec Campground, Hungry Gulch, Isabella lake dispersed camping, Boulder Gulch Campground. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Is there gas near South Fork Kern River?

The closest listed fuel is Shell, about 1.6 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near South Fork Kern River?

Bait and tackle nearby: Triple Crown Outfitters (2.5 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.