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Camp 9
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Camp 9

Kernville, California · 2,694 ftIn Sequoia National Forest

Wildfire 0.6 mi E: Cyrus, 543 acres, 85% contained

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$36–$88recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
79From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
2,694 ft821 m
Season
May – OctFrom fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops4

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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  • Caravan / RV sites
  • Drinking water
  • Dump station
  • Reservations
  • Tent sites
  • Toilets

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

Camp 9, a year-round facility, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir. Its proximity to the lake and the Upper Kern River makes the facility popular among boaters, rafters and anglers. The camp is also a favorite among RV campers, with ample parking available to accommodate both trailers and motorized watercraft.Recreation

Anglers enjoy fishing on both Lake Isabella and the Upper Kern River. Boating, kayaking and swimming are also popular activities. A seasonal boat ramp and dock are available within the day use area in the campground.Facilities

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE

Cell service at Camp 9: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny, 1% chance of rain70°41°
  • WedSunny81°49°
  • ThuSunny85°54°
  • FriSunny, 1% chance of rain85°54°
  • SatSunny84°52°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.69833, -118.42917
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Kernville
Park
Sequoia National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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