Black Gulch South Group Camping
Located 3 miles southwest of Isabella Lake on the north side of state highway 178 across from Sandy Flats campground adjacent to the Lower Kern River in the Kern River Ranger District.
There are 5 group sites in 2 areas that can accommodate a total of 178 people. One site accommodates 18 people, two sites accommodate 30 people, and two sites accommodate 50 people each. Recreational vehicles or trailers are not recommended. This site contains 2 double unit vault toilets, 4 portable restrooms, 20 picnic tables, 5 fire rings and two 3 cu. yd. dumpsters. There is a metal gate and cattle guard at the entrance, a metal gate at the north loop, and 5 wooden single panel bulletin boards.
General Information
ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUs. For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com) or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269.
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Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.
Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited.
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited.
Black Gulch Group #1 – 15 person max: Not available at this time.
Black Gulch Group #2 – 30 person max: Not available at this time.
Black Gulch Group #3 – 50 person max: Not available at this time.
6' leash required.
Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District
Contact Phone: 760-376-3781
Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.59072777
Longitude: -118.5303611
Elevation
2,390
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.