Pioneer Point
Campground · California · 80 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 80
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 2,634 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.
Recreation
The focal point of this year-round campground is Lake Isabella, where campers can swim, water ski, windsurf and more.The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months, offering anglers a variety of species, including black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.
Facilities
This 73-site campground, directly across the street from Lake Isabella, is open year-round. Some sites offer sweeping lake views, and a playground in the campground offers enjoyment for children. Lake access is less than a mile from the campgrounds. The town of Lake Isabella is a 2-mile drive away.
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 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 80 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA PIONEER POINT
Site types
- 80 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
80 campsites at Pioneer Point
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 0011 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 0012 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 0013 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 0014 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 0015 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 002 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 003 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 004 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 005 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 006 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 007 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 008 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 009 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 010 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 011 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 012 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 013 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 014 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 015 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 016 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 017 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 018 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 019 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 020 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 021 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 022 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 023 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 024 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 025 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 026 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 027 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 028 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 029 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 030 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 031 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 032 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 033 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 034 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 035 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 036 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 037 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 038 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 039 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 040 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 041 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 042 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 043 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 044 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 045 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 046 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 047 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 048 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 049 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 050 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 051 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 052 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 053 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 054 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 055 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 056 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 057 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 058 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 059 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 060 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 061 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 062 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 063 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 064 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 065 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 066 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 067 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 068 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 069 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 070 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 071 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 072 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1 | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1NNN | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1NNN (N) | AREA PIONEER POINT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From
Lake Isabella take 155 north about 1.5 miles to Pioneer Point Campground.
35.65021, -118.48671 · 35°39'0.8"N 118°29'12.2"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, 7.1 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 Pioneer Point
- Can you reserve a site at Pioneer Point?
- Yes, Pioneer Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pioneer Point have?
- 80 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Pioneer Point?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Pioneer Point?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Pioneer Point.
- Are campfires allowed at Pioneer Point?
- Campfires are allowed at Pioneer Point. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Pioneer Point also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Pioneer Point'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. Yurts available! For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com) , or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269.
Camping near Pioneer Point
- French Gulch 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hungry Gulch 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boulder Gulch 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Paradise Cove 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tillie Creek 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Live Oak 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Live Oak South 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Isabella Visitor Center 0.7 mi · Facility
- Auxiliary Dam Campground 1.4 mi · Campground
- Old Isabella 1.7 mi · Facility
- Lake Isabella 2.3 mi · Facility
- South Fork Rec Campground 2.9 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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