Hospital Flat
Kernville, California · 2,963 ft · In Sequoia National Forest
Photos: Local Staff
Wildfire 9.2 mi S: Cyrus, 543 acres, 85% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,963 ft (903 m)2,963 ft903 m
Sites36
Hospital Flat lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 002Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 003Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 004Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 005Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 006Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 007Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- 008Walk-to · up to 6 people10 ft
- 009Walk-to · up to 6 people10 ft
- 010Walk-to · up to 6 people10 ft
Showing 10 of 36 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Hours (may-sep)
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Overview
Hospital Flat Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.Recreation
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Hospital Flat: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain68°44°
- WedSunny80°53°
- ThuSunny85°55°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain85°56°
- SatSunny83°55°
Nearby camping
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Chico Flat Dispersed Campground
Dispersed · 0.3 mi · Kernville
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Kernville
Thunderbird Group Campground
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Kernville
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Kernville 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.
- 0.3 mi
Chico Flat Dispersed Campground
Kernville, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sequoia National Forest
- 2.4 mi
Spring Hill South Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 2.6 mi
Spring Hill North Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 3.5 mi
Old Goldledge Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 5.9 mi
Chamise Flat Campground
Pine Flat, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sequoia National Forest
- 5.9 mi
Chamise Flats Dispersed Camping Area
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Location and contact
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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