Boulder Gulch
Sequoia National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Lake Isabella, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (46 reviews)
Season: May through October
Boulder Gulch Campground is nestled in the foothills of the high desert at an elevation of 2,650 feet, just a short drive from Lake Isabella. The facility sits in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.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
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets
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Boulder Gulch Campground sits in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 2,650 feet elevation near Lake Isabella, offering access to trout and bass fishing, boating, windsurfing, swimming, water skiing, hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails. The campground provides an affordable high desert camping experience with basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and flush toilets.
Wildlife alert: Coyotes present in area. Also expect California Ground Squirrels, Greater Roadrunners, Woodhouse's Scrub-Jays, California Mountain Kingsnakes, Desert Banded Geckos, and Northern Desert Nightsnakes.
Insider tips for Boulder Gulch: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 2 sites Suitable for self-contained RVs only with no hookups available Lake Isabella offers multiple water recreation options nearby
Skip Boulder Gulch if: Need RV hookups. Traveling outside May-October season. Looking for large campground with many site options.
Best time to visit Boulder Gulch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: French Gulch (KERNVILLE, CA), Auxiliary Dam (CA), Pioneer Point (Wofford Heights, CA), South Fork Rec (CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boulder Gulch
Cell signal at Boulder Gulch (Lake Isabella, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Boulder Gulch Campground is nestled in the foothills of the high desert at an elevation of 2,650 feet, just a short drive from Lake Isabella. The facility sits in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.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 near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.At the nearby Lake Isabella visitors enjoy trout and bass fishing, boating, windsurfing, swimming and water skiing.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 2 sites
Suitable for self-contained RVs only with no hookups available
Lake Isabella offers multiple water recreation options nearby
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. Take Highway 155 around the west side of Lake Isabella for 4 miles to the campground entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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