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Pioneer Point
in Lake Isabella, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Pioneer Point
Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers. The focal point of this year-round campground is Lake Isabella, where campers can swim, water ski, windsurf and more. The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months, offering anglers a variety of species, including black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass. This 73-site campground, directly across the street from Lake Isabella, is open year-round. Some sites offer sweeping lake views, and a playground in the campground offers enjoyment for children. Lake access is less than a mile from the campgrounds. The town of Lake Isabella is a 2-mile drive away. The Sequoia National Forest, located…
- Fees: Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit $8/night for extra vehicle. Yurts available! For additional information, please visit…
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: Sequoia National Forest, FS
- Where: in Lake Isabella, CA · 35.65021, -118.48671
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Del Lago | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Vista Del Lago | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Isabella Peak Lookout | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Coso Mine Loop | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Black Gulch | ATV road | 1.9 mi | 5.8 mi |
| 16006: West Kern River Usgs Lake Isabella South | Dirt bike | 2.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 59 mi.
Dump station: 1.6 mi
Water fill-up: 1.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Main Dam Campground 0.5 mi
- French Gulch 0.6 mi
- Haven RV Park 1.4 mi
- Auxiliary Dam Campground 1.4 mi
- Old Isabella 1.7 mi
- Hungry Gulch 1.7 mi