Boulder Gulch Campground is located in the Sequoia National Forest off Highway 155 on the west side of Lake Isabella. Hungry Gulch Campground is nearby on the opposite side of the highway. Visitors to Boulder Gulch Campground enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and waterskiing in Lake Isabella. The campground is only a short hop from the North Fork Marina. The campground is equipped with fish cleaning stations and a children's playground. Living up to its name, Boulder Gulch has many large rocks around it.
Boulder Gulch Campground has 58 campsites. All of the campsites can accommodate trailers, RVs, and tents. Some campsites are in shade while others are more open. The campground includes 16 double sites.
| Boulder Gulch Campground Basics | |
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| Boulder Gulch Campground Location: | Off Highway 155 on the west shore of Lake Isabella |
| Elevation: | 2,650 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Bakersfield - 46 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 58 |
| Camping Season: | Open April - September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($7 per night fee for untowed 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management, for Sequoia National Forest |
| Campground Information: | (760) 376-1815 |
| Kern River Ranger District: | (760) 379-5646 |
| Reservations at Boulder Gulch Campground | |
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| Reservations available: | Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through late September. Reservations are required on holiday weekends. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. See details |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 45 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $34 ($2 more over holidays) |
| Reservations: | Boulder Gulch Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Boulder Gulch Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | May not be avaiable |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | Boulder Gulch Campground Map |
| Attractions near Boulder Gulch Campground: | Head for Lake Isabella for fishing and boating. Stop in at the North Fork Marina with a store and boat rentals. Learn about the area at the Lake Isabella Visitor Center. Head up north to the Trail of 100 Giants. The trail is an accessible walk through Long Meadow Grove of Giant Sequoias, Visit the towns of Kernville and Wofford Heights. Head out for a day of mountain biking or hiking.
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Boulder Gulch Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
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Boulder Gulch Campground
The waters of Lake Isabella attract visitors from far and wide. Most enjoy boating, fishing, and camping. Those who camp at Boulder Gulch Campground are close to all the main attractions around the lake.
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