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Quick facts

LocationKernville, California
Nightly rate (listed)$32–$36/night
Guest rating3.0 / 5 (24 reviews)
Maximum RV length30 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites74
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Lakefront On a lake shoreline (OpenStreetMap shoreline data).
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

Other RV parks near Hungry Gulch

  • French Gulch Lake Isabella, CA · 1 mi straight-line
  • Pioneer Point Lake Isabella, CA · 1.7 mi straight-line
  • Live Oak Kernville, CA · 2.2 mi straight-line
  • Tillie Creek Wofford Heights, CA · 2.2 mi straight-line
  • Paradise Cove Lake Isabella, CA · 2.9 mi straight-line
  • Spirit Walk - Private Retreat Wofford Heights, CA · 3.3 mi straight-line
  • Underworld Farms Kernville, CA · 3.8 mi straight-line
  • Kern River Sequoia RV Resort at Camp James Kernville, CA · 6.9 mi straight-line
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Hungry Gulch

Private campground · Kernville

This weekend · Check availabilityRecreation.gov doesn't share live availability with us; check dates on their site

3.0 on Recreation.gov · 24 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
Kernville, CA
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RVs near this campground

This listing doesn't publish RV length limits, so confirm your rig fits. Pickup area: Los Angeles (Los Angeles International (LAX)), about 120 mi straight-line from Hungry Gulch. RV rentals in Los Angeles

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Pick up in Santa Clarita

2023 Thor sanctuary AWD

Camper vanSleeps 2 5 (6)
Santa Clarita, CA · 33 mi from Los Angeles (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 20 miPets OK

Where Hungry Gulch fits

Nearest alternatives
French Gulch (1 mi) · Pioneer Point (1.7 mi) · Tillie Creek (2.2 mi)

About this campground

Hungry Gulch is a Recreation.gov campground in Kernville. It lists 74 RV or RV/tent sites.

Highlights

  • 74 sitesSites in the Recreation.gov site list
  • Book on Recreation.govReservations through the operator's booking site

Good for

RVsTent camping

Know before you go

  • No maximum RV length is listed; confirm your rig fits before booking.
  • No hookups are listed.
  • Flush Toilets
  • Water
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Amenities

Flush ToiletsWater

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Site & accommodation options

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Tent or RV site
74 sites like thisRV length limit not listedHookups not listed
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from $32/night

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Recent guest reviews

Steven F ★ 1 · Sep 2024
This was the last time I camp here with my family. I've been coming to these campgrounds for the last 30 years and we've put up with a lot these last 3. The first 2 nights there were no lights in the restrooms and when they finally turned on the electricity they ended up closing all the restrooms and put porter potty out. When I asked the camp host that men's toilet was clogged she replied that that was not her problem! Last year the restrooms were closed because of a drainage problem and now this. It sucks but I guess paying the extra money to have clean bathrooms, electricity and a shower will be worth it from now on.
Donald F ★ 4 · May 2024
The grounds were pretty much unkept , Overgrown With foxtails. A couple of the spaces had hose bibs with threads on the end. Where was most of the others did not would’ve been helpful to have so We could fill up supply. Otherwise, it was very quiet. Our host Randy was very amiable since the park was relatively empty. He allowed us to pick whichever spot we wanted and even move to a different spot, which was super nice.
Mikhail P ★ 1 · Sep 2023
The place is very crowded, but most importantly, the host doesn't manage it at all. We had a very noisy party next to our campground, and despite strict quiet rules on paper (10p to 8am), in practice, it was loud music and singing the whole night, and the host did not care at a slightest, despite multiple complaints. We ended up leaving after the first night, it was unbearable. Not recommended if you actually want to relax.

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

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Max stay
14 nights

About

Hungry Gulch Campground sits on a pine-covered hillside at about 2,640 feet, roughly three miles inland from the western shore of Lake Isabella in Sequoia National Forest. Many campsites look out toward the lake from a distance, and the setting puts you close to both calm stretches of the Kern River and the lake's more active waterfront recreation. Lake Isabella itself covers more than 11,000 acres and offers over 38 miles of shoreline, where swimming, waterskiing and windsurfing are common midsummer activities. Anglers will find a mix of species in the reservoir black and white crappie, bluegill, blue and channel catfish, largemouth bass and rainbow trout while rainbow trout fishing is also available in nearby streams. Hikers can follow trails around the lake and along the Kern River; for safety and permit details related to the lake, consult the Forest Service information page at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/publications/rog/lake_hzds,_rgs,_sfty.pdf. The campground has 76 campsites that accommodate both RVs and tents, and each site provides a picnic table and campfire ring; the developed facilities include flush toilets and drinking water. There are no additional site-specific amenities listed, so contact the Sequoia National Forest office for current fees, reservation policies and seasonal openings facility-specific information is available by calling (760) 376-1269. Hungry Gulch is accessed from Bakersfield via Highway 178 to the town of Lake Isabella, then north on Highway 155 for about four miles, making it an easy base for lake-centered recreation. Beyond the immediate lakeshore activities, the broader Sequoia National Forest supports biking, horseback riding and horse camping, interpretive programs, fire lookouts/cabins overnight stays, off-highway vehicle use and extensive hiking and fishing opportunities across its varied elevations.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
74 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Not listed — check with campground
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
Kernville, CA (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • Rated 3.0★ across 24 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Hungry Gulch: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Hungry Gulch?
74 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Hungry Gulch have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Hungry Gulch?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Hungry Gulch. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 74 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 3 (7 reports), Verizon 4 (6 reports), AT&T 4 (6 reports)
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing Kernville, CA (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade
Not listed — check with campground
Check availabilitySites from $32/night

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Pick up in Santa Clarita

2016 Pro Eclipse Attitude Toy Hualer

Toy haulerTowableSleeps 6 5 (1)
Santa Clarita, CA · 31 mi from Los Angeles (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 25 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $160/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Santa Clarita

2022 Cross Trail Adventures

Class C motorhomeSleeps 5 5 (3)
Santa Clarita, CA · 30 mi from Los Angeles (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehiclePets OK
to see if it's open
from $184/nightvia RVshare

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Hungry Gulch, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundParadise Cove2.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesFS1-40(N): $36/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupKern River Sequoia RV Resort at Camp James6.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesFull Hook Up Site: from $58/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeSandy Flat7.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 006 · Standard Nonelectric: $36/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestSpirit Walk - Private Retreat3.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCreekside Campsite: from $71/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Paradise Cove

2.9 mi from Hungry Gulch (straight-line) 3.0 · 63 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $36/night
$72 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Spirit Walk - Private Retreat

3.3 mi from Hungry Gulch (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $71/night
$143 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Underworld Farms

3.8 mi from Hungry Gulch (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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