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
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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.
- 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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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 · 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.
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