Pioneer Point

Sequoia National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Wofford Heights, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California’s largest, and it marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.

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, Fishing

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

Pioneer Point is a year-round campground on Lake Isabella in Sequoia National Forest with water recreation including fishing, boating, and swimming. Google reviewers praise the lake views and shade from trees.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Coyotes, Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes, and Greater Roadrunners present in the area

Insider tips for Pioneer Point: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 water tap available at campground entrance; bring water containers Portable toilets are maintained; building bathrooms may not be functional

Skip Pioneer Point if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available except for self-contained RVs. You require full bathroom facilities - portable toilets only. You depend on running water - only 1 tap at campground entrance. You want guaranteed water access - algae contamination has been reported by campers.

Best time to visit Pioneer Point: Fall-Winter — Lake Isabella is known for trout fishing during colder months.

Nearby campgrounds: French Gulch (KERNVILLE, CA), Auxiliary Dam (CA), Boulder Gulch (Lake Isabella, CA), South Fork Rec (CA).