Hungry Gulch
Campground · California · 78 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 78
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 2,652 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Hungry Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest of California. Visitors enjoy swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing and fishing on the scenic lake.Recreation
Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, water skiiing and windsurfing at Lake Isabella, which covers 11,000+ acres on the Kern River and has over 38 miles of shoreline. Anglers will find black and white crappie, bluegill, blue and channel catfish, largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Trout fishing is also available in area streams. Please click here for safety and permit information.Many hiking opportunities can be found around Lake Isabella and along the Kern River.
Facilities
The campground offers nearly 80 non-specific sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on a pine-covered hillside, 3 miles from Lake Isabella's western shores at an elevation of 2,640 feet. Many sites have views of Lake Isabella off in the distance.Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for 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. 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.Nearby Attractions
The Kern River is a short drive from the campground and offers hiking and fishing opportunities.The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 78 bookable sites
- 81 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA HUNGRY GULCH
Site types
- 78 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills, shade.
81 campsites at Hungry Gulch
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
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| 001 | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 002 | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
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| 068 | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
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| 077 | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 078 | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-20 | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Management | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-30 | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Management | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-30-N | AREA HUNGRY GULCH | Management | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Bakersfield take Highway 178, to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake
Isabella, take Highway 155 North approximately four miles to the campground.
35.67094, -118.47112 · 35°40'15.4"N 118°28'16.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 98°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 92 | 98 | 98 | 91 | 81 | 69 | 58 |
| Low °F | 30 | 34 | 36 | 40 | 52 | 59 | 65 | 62 | 55 | 43 | 34 | 30 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 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 Hungry Gulch
- Can you reserve a site at Hungry Gulch?
- Yes, Hungry Gulch is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hungry Gulch have?
- 81 sites in total, of which 78 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Hungry Gulch?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Hungry Gulch?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hungry Gulch.
- Does Hungry Gulch have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Hungry Gulch?
- Campfires are allowed at Hungry Gulch. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Hungry Gulch also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hungry Gulch's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle.
Camping near Hungry Gulch
- Boulder Gulch less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- French Gulch 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pioneer Point 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tillie Creek 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Live Oak 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Live Oak South 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Paradise Cove 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Isabella 1.1 mi · Facility
- Old Isabella 1.5 mi · Facility
- Lake Isabella Visitor Center 1.8 mi · Facility
- Auxiliary Dam Campground 2 mi · Campground
- South Fork Rec Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 760-376-1815
- Email sschmidt@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-13.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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