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Sandy Flat
2 mi west of Bodfish, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Sandy Flat
Sandy Flat Campground is set back from the Lower Kern River at an altitude of 2,300 feet near the town of Lake Isabella. Campsites are a short walk from the river, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors. Hiking, trout fishing, river wading and floating are popular pursuits. The Hobo Fishing Trail, a short walking trail, is nearby. [Click here](http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/lowe-kern-river.html) to learn more about the Lower Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters. Campsites are set along one loop in largely open sites. Large boulders, relics of the ice age, are scattered throughout the campground. River access is in the day camp area. Drinking water, picnic areas and vault toilets are provided. The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central…
- Fees: Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle.
- Season: April – November
- Managed by: Sequoia National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi west of Bodfish, CA · 35.57471, -118.52993
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobo Fishing | Hiking | 0.2 mi | |
| Kern Canyon | Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 9.8 mi |
| Freeway Ridge 4Wd | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Remington Ridge | Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 7.1 mi |
| Saddle Springs | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 16.0 mi |
| Rec. Mine | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 0.3 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 bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 6.6 mi
Water fill-up: 6.6 mi
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- Auxiliary Dam Campground 6 mi