Paradise Cove
Campground · California · 51 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 51
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 2,622 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Paradise Cove Campground sits near Lake Isabella in the beautiful Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.Recreation
This year-round campground is near Lake Isabella, one of California's largest reservoirs. Water activities such as swimming, water skiing and wind surfing are popular.The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.
Facilities
The campground has 46 sites that are divided into two sections. The upper section has back-in camp sites, and the lower section has side-by-side parking. All camp sites have a view of the lake.
Natural Features
The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from 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, and 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 campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
The facts
- Season: Year Round – November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 51 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA PARADISE COVE
Site types
- 51 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
51 campsites at Paradise Cove
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 02 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 03 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 04 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 05 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 06 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 07 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 08 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 09 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 13 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 14 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 15 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 16 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 17 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 19 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 21 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 22 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 23 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 24 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 25 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 26 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 27 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 28 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 29 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 30 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 31 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 32 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 33 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 34 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 35 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 36 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 37 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 38 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 39 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 40 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 41 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 42 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 43 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 44 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 45 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 46 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 47 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 48 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 49 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 50 | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-40(N) | AREA PARADISE COVE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella.
Staying on 178 east, travel approximately 3 miles to Paradise Cove
Campground.
35.64957, -118.42702 · 35°38'58.4"N 118°25'37.3"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, 3.7 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 Paradise Cove
- Can you reserve a site at Paradise Cove?
- Yes, Paradise Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Paradise Cove have?
- 51 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Paradise Cove?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Paradise Cove?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Paradise Cove.
- Does Paradise Cove have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Paradise Cove?
- Campfires are allowed at Paradise Cove. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Paradise Cove also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Paradise Cove'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. RV Dump station available with at fee of $20 per use.
Restrictions:
- No shoreline camping allowed.
Camping near Paradise Cove
- Boulder Gulch 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hungry Gulch 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- French Gulch 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pioneer Point 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Camp 9 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Fork Rec Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
- Old Isabella 1.7 mi · Facility
- Lake Isabella 1.8 mi · Facility
- Auxiliary Dam Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
- Lake Isabella Visitor Center 2.8 mi · Facility
- Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds 2.8 mi · Campground
- Camp 9 Recreation Area Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 760-376-1815
- Email kstone@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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