Hobo Campground, California
Bakersfield, California
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35°34'27.9"N 118°31'35.1"W Maps | Directions |
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Hobo Campground is on the Lower Kern River southwest of Lake Isabella. It has 35 individual family sites. Maximum of 22 foot RV length, but is unsuitable for trailers. Vault toilets available onsite. No water available.
More Information
Sequoia National Forest : Recreation
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Sequoia National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sequoia/recreation
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bakersfield, California
- Head north on Chester Ave toward Truxtun Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-178 E/23rd StContinue to follow CA-178 E(37.3 mi)
- Turn right toward Borel Rd (463 ft)
- Continue onto Borel Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Cort 214/Kern Canyon Rd (1.7 mi)
- Turn right (82 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(0.3 mi)
Located on the Lower Kern River southwest of Lake Isabella. 42 miles northeast of Bakersfield along State Highway 178, turn onto Borel Road and then right on the Old Kern Canyon Road. Approximately 1 hour from Bakersfield, Ca., and approximately 3 hours from Los Angeles. (Courtesy of sierranevadageotourism.org)
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