Live Oak South

Sequoia National Forest — lakeside

Location: Wofford Heights, CA, CA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak South Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.

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, Drinking Water, Showers

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/live-oak-south to be notified when sites open up.

Live Oak South sits across from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming within Sequoia National Forest. The campground offers affordable camping at $20/night with essential amenities including flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and picnic tables.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Rattlesnakes, California Mountain Kingsnakes, Greater Roadrunners, and Desert Banded Geckos have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Live Oak South: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Lake Isabella offers excellent trout fishing during colder months. Located 6 miles north of Lake Isabella town via Highway 155.

Skip Live Oak South if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups.. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.. You want guaranteed reservations — currently not accepting reservations..

Best time to visit Live Oak South: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Live Oak (KERNVILLE, CA), Camp 9 (Kernville, CA), Boulder Gulch (Lake Isabella, CA), French Gulch (KERNVILLE, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Live Oak South

Cell signal at Live Oak South (Wofford Heights, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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.

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Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak South Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV10 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresNot permitted
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups.✕ You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.✕ You want guaranteed reservations — currently not accepting reservations.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Lake Isabella offers excellent trout fishing during colder months.

Located 6 miles north of Lake Isabella town via Highway 155.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Rattlesnakes, California Mountain Kingsnakes, Greater Roadrunners, and Desert Banded Geckos have been documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella, take Highway 155 north approximately 6 miles to Live Oak South campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Live Oak South cost per night?+
Live Oak South costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Live Oak South open?+
Live Oak South is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Live Oak South have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Live Oak South?+
Live Oak South can accommodate RVs up to 10 feet.
How do I make reservations at Live Oak South?+
Live Oak South is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Live Oak South?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Live Oak South is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Live Oak South open, and what are check-in times?+
Live Oak South is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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