Can you reserve a site at Chico Flat Dispersed Camping?

No. Chico Flat Dispersed Camping is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Chico Flat Dispersed Camping

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,937 ft
Elevation

Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. Ther is no water available at this location. Portable toilets and trash recepticals are available during summer months. See Larger Picture Here.

The facts

Season: Open Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

35.82350, -118.46200 · 35°49'24.6"N 118°27'43.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	63	67	72	80	91	99	98	92	81	69	60
Low °F	32	33	36	41	48	56	63	62	56	46	36	31
Precip in	2.3	2.4	1.7	0.7	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6	1.4	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Chico Flat Dispersed Camping

Can you reserve a site at Chico Flat Dispersed Camping?: No. Chico Flat Dispersed Camping is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Chico Flat Dispersed Camping also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Chico Flat Dispersed Camping's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Free of charge.

Restrictions:

Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited.

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Camping near Chico Flat Dispersed Camping

Hospital Flat 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Camp Three Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Halfway Group Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Headquarters 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goldledge Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fairview Campground 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Camp 3 Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
Corral Creek Dispersed Camping 2.3 mi · Facility
Riverkern Beach Picnic Site 2.9 mi · Facility
Kern River Ranger District 5.1 mi · Facility
Horse Meadow Campground 7.4 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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