Sandy Flat in CA -- Campground & RV Camping

Sandy Flat Campground sits at 2,300 feet elevation in Sequoia National Forest, located a short walk from the Lower Kern River near Lake Isabella. Campsites are arranged along a single loop set among large boulders and open clearings. River access for floating, fishing, and wading is located in the adjacent day-use area. On-site facilities include drinking water, picnic tables, and vault toilets. The short Hobo Fishing Trail is located nearby, providing additional foot access along the river bank.

Getting there: From Highway 99, take Highway 178 east for 4 miles. Turn right on Borel Road, then right onto the Old Canyon Road. Continue about 2 miles, then turn right into Sandy Flats Campground.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 32-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Hooper Hill stands 2,181 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles southeast.
• Clear Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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