Hobo Campground
Bodfish, California · 2,260 ft · In Sequoia National Forest
Photos: Stephen E.
Wildfire 11 mi NE: Cyrus, 543 acres, 85% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,260 ft (689 m)2,260 ft689 m
Sites23
Hobo Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 1Walk-to · up to 6 people15 ft
- 2Walk-to · up to 6 people15 ft
- 3Walk-to · up to 6 people15 ft
- 5Tent only · accessible · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 6Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 7Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 8Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 9Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 10Tent only · accessible · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 11Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
Showing 10 of 23 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
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About
Overview
Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground.
Recreation
White water boating is popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. A trail also exists at the northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and Miracle Hot Springs area.
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Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Hobo Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain63°46°
- WedSunny73°52°
- ThuSunny80°57°
- FriSunny79°58°
- SatSunny79°56°
Nearby camping
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Hobo Campground
Public Land · under 100 ft · Bodfish
Sandy Flat
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Bodfish
Black Gulch South
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Bodfish
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Bodfish share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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