Chamise Flat Campground California

Mountain Highway 99
Kernville, California 93238
760 376-3781

Lat / Long:

35.913061, -118.486347

Chamise Flat campground has about 17-20 dispersed (at large) camping areas and is located along the Upper Kern River about 12 miles north of Kernville. It is open year-round.

Most camping areas are quite large and can accommodate large groups with tents, trailers or RVs. There are also several areas for just tent camping, but you must camp at least 25 feet away from the River’s edge.  The area offers dry camping and does not have any facilities. There is no trash collection, campsite tables, water or toilets.  Everything is pack in / pack out.

Chamise Flat – Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, river rafting, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and wildlife viewing. Lake Isabella is also about 14 miles away and offers a variety of water sport activities. You can also head on up to the ‘Trail of the Giants’ (40 miles up the road) to hike through a stand of giant Sequoia trees.

Other campgrounds in the area include Fairview upriver and Gold Ledge downriver.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15

Regions

• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• River
• Sierra Nevada

Campsite Types

• Group
• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer
• Walk-To

Amenities

• Fire Rings
• Pets OK

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Motorcycle trail
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Whitewater Kayaking
• Wildlife Viewing