Lake Isabella, CA

Sandy Flat

ForestRiverside / CreeksideHikingFishingVault toiletsDrinkable waterPicnic table

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

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.

Recreation

Hiking, trout fishing, river wading and floating are popular pursuits. The Hobo Fishing Trail, a short walking trail, is nearby. Click here to learn more about the Lower Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

Nearby Attractions

The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.59°39°JJanuary: average high 59°F, average low 39°F60°39°FFebruary: average high 60°F, average low 39°F63°41°MMarch: average high 63°F, average low 41°F72°47°AApril: average high 72°F, average low 47°F81°55°MMay: average high 81°F, average low 55°F92°64°JJune: average high 92°F, average low 64°F100°71°JJuly: average high 100°F, average low 71°F97°68°AAugust: average high 97°F, average low 68°F91°63°SSeptember: average high 91°F, average low 63°F81°55°OOctober: average high 81°F, average low 55°F69°46°NNovember: average high 69°F, average low 46°F61°41°DDecember: average high 61°F, average low 41°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

Lower Kern River

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lower Kern River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.45°JJanuary: average water temperature 45°F48°FFebruary: average water temperature 48°F52°MMarch: average water temperature 52°F58°AApril: average water temperature 58°F64°MMay: average water temperature 64°F70°JJune: average water temperature 70°F75°JJuly: average water temperature 75°F74°AAugust: average water temperature 74°F68°SSeptember: average water temperature 68°F60°OOctober: average water temperature 60°F51°NNovember: average water temperature 51°F46°DDecember: average water temperature 46°F

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