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Chico Flat Dispersed Camping

5 mi north of Kernville, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Apr–May & Octbest months

About Chico Flat Dispersed Camping

Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. Ther is no water available at this location. Portable toilets and trash receptacles are available during summer months. [See Larger Picture Here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprd3794624.jpg). [Dispersed Camping Rules, Regulations, and Tips](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sequoia/maps-pubs/?cid=fseprd883625)

  • Season: Open Year Round
  • Managed by: USFS - Sequoia National Forest
  • Where: 5 mi north of Kernville, CA · 35.8235, -118.46201

Amenities:

ToiletsTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

57°
34°Jan
57°
35°Feb
62°
38°Mar
67°
41°Apr
76°
49°May
86°
56°Jun
93°
63°Jul
93°
62°Aug
87°
57°Sep
75°
47°Oct
64°
39°Nov
56°
33°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Chico Flat Dispersed Camping from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Whiskey FlatHorse0.1 mi14.3 mi
Baker PointHiking3.0 mi1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 4.8 mi
Water fill-up: 12 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.