Kernville, CA

French Gulch

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Availability

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About this spot

Overview

French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National Forest.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams.

Facilities

French Gulch can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests. A marina and boat ramps are available at Lake Isabella, just to the southeast. This facility is operated by ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Natural Features

Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the Sequoia National Forest 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.

Contact Info

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

Typical weather

Lake Isabella

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lake Isabella, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.46°JJanuary: average water temperature 46°F48°FFebruary: average water temperature 48°F52°MMarch: average water temperature 52°F59°AApril: average water temperature 59°F67°MMay: average water temperature 67°F75°JJune: average water temperature 75°F80°JJuly: average water temperature 80°F79°AAugust: average water temperature 79°F73°SSeptember: average water temperature 73°F64°OOctober: average water temperature 64°F54°NNovember: average water temperature 54°F48°DDecember: average water temperature 48°F

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