South Fork Rec Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,627 ft
Elevation

Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water mark. Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water’s edge. Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer. The site also offers a public boat launch and courtesy dock.

The facts

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

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

35.65857, -118.43689 · 35°39'30.8"N 118°26'12.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 98°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F596267738292989891816958
Low °F303436405259656255433430
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 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 South Fork Rec Campground

Can you reserve a site at South Fork Rec Campground?
No. South Fork Rec Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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South Fork Rec Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by South Fork Rec Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Daily passes sold at onsite kiosk; $12/second vehicle; Boat launch ramp

Restrictions:

  • Camping is permitted for 14 days within any 30 day period.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near South Fork Rec Campground

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

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