Weekend availability at Sandy Flat
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 8:55 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Limited3/27 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open15/27 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open19/27 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open9/27 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open23/27 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Sandy Flat?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Sandy Flat around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 32
- Max rig length
- 50 ft
About this campground
Overview Sandy Flat Campground is set back from the Lower Kern River at an altitude of 2,300 feet near the town of Lake Isabella. Campsites are a short walk from the river, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors. Recreation Hiking, trout fishing, river wading and floating are popular pursuits. The Hobo Fishing Trail, a short walking trail, is nearby. Click here to learn more about the Lower Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.Facilities Campsites are set along one loop in largely open sites. Large boulders, relics of the ice age, are scattered throughout the campground. River access is in the day camp area. Drinking water, picnic areas and vault toilets are provided. Natural Features 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 and Grizzly Falls. Nearby Attractions The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
Getting there
From Highway 99, take Highway 178 east for 4 miles. Turn right on Borel Road, then right onto the Old Canyon Road. Continue about 2 miles, then turn right into Sandy Flats Campground.
Activities
- FISHING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Hobo CampgroundSequoia National Forest0 mi
- Hobo CampgroundSequoia National Forest0 mi
- Miracle Hot Springs Picnic SiteSequoia National Forest0 mi
- Sandy Flat Put-in/take-out Boating SiteSequoia National Forest0 mi
- Delonegha River Access Boating SiteSequoia National Forest5 mi
- Main Dam CampgroundSequoia National Forest5 mi
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