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  4. Hungry Gulch

Camping at Hungry Gulch near Kernville

Public campground · Kernville · 74 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

3.0 on Recreation.gov · 24 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov

At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets
  • Public land
  • Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

    OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

    Campsites

    Tent or RV site
    RV or tentHookups not listed
    Check availability
    from $32/night
    $32/night · Before taxes & fees
    Check availability

    You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

    Check datesSites from $32/night

    Amenities & location

    • Flush Toilets
    • Water
    Check-in
    0:00 AM
    Checkout
    0:00 AM
    Pets
    Pets not allowed
    Maximum stay
    14 nights

    Location

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    Hungry Gulch: questions answered

    What is the maximum RV length at Hungry Gulch?
    74 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
    Does Hungry Gulch have RV hookups?
    Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
    How do I reserve a site at Hungry Gulch?
    Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
    Sources and details

    At a glance

    Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

    Max rig length
    Listing 74 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
    Hookups & power
    Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
    Cell signal
    Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 3 (7 reports), Verizon 4 (6 reports), AT&T 4 (6 reports)
    Booking
    Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
    Price
    Listing Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates)
    Stay limits
    Listing 14 nights max
    Getting there
    Listing Kernville, CA (map in Location below)
    Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade
    Not listed — check with campground

    Reviews

    Recent guest reviews

    Steven F ★ 1 · Sep 2024
    This was the last time I camp here with my family. I've been coming to these campgrounds for the last 30 years and we've put up with a lot these last 3. The first 2 nights there were no lights in the restrooms and when they finally turned on the electricity they ended up closing all the restrooms and put porter potty out. When I asked the camp host that men's toilet was clogged she replied that that was not her problem! Last year the restrooms were closed because of a drainage problem and now this. It sucks but I guess paying the extra money to have clean bathrooms, electricity and a shower will be worth it from now on.
    Donald F ★ 4 · May 2024
    The grounds were pretty much unkept , Overgrown With foxtails. A couple of the spaces had hose bibs with threads on the end. Where was most of the others did not would’ve been helpful to have so We could fill up supply. Otherwise, it was very quiet. Our host Randy was very amiable since the park was relatively empty. He allowed us to pick whichever spot we wanted and even move to a different spot, which was super nice.
    Mikhail P ★ 1 · Sep 2023
    The place is very crowded, but most importantly, the host doesn't manage it at all. We had a very noisy party next to our campground, and despite strict quiet rules on paper (10p to 8am), in practice, it was loud music and singing the whole night, and the host did not care at a slightest, despite multiple complaints. We ended up leaving after the first night, it was unbearable. Not recommended if you actually want to relax.
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    Guides for this trip

    • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
    • Camping with dogs
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

    Paradise Cove

    2.9 mi from Hungry Gulch (straight-line) 3.0 · 63 Recreation.gov reviews
    Tent sites · RV sites
    Sites $36/night
    $72 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

    Spirit Walk - Private Retreat

    3.3 mi from Hungry Gulch (straight-line)
    Sites from $71/night
    $143 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

    Split Mountain Retreat

    3.8 mi from Hungry Gulch (straight-line)
    Sites from $84/night
    $167 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Compare site types

    Site counts from the Recreation.gov listing.

    Ways to stay

    Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

    • Tent camping here: 74 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Thor Four Winds - Cozy family traveller - Delivery Available
    Thor Four Winds - Cozy family traveller - Delivery Available

    Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 96 mi from campground

    $189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Viking Express Popup Teardrop
    Viking Express Popup Teardrop

    Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 107 mi from campground

    $61/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2020 Pacifica XL (off road)*Towable with SUV*
    2020 Pacifica XL (off road)*Towable with SUV*

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 108 mi from campground

    $96/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Plan your stay

    How far ahead to book Hungry Gulch

    For May weekends, book about 58 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 23 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

    See booking patterns
    Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
    May23 days ahead58 days ahead8 days ahead26 days ahead
    June9 days ahead26 days ahead13 days ahead42 days ahead
    July19 days ahead46 days ahead15 days ahead47 days ahead
    August15 days ahead47 days ahead9 days ahead25 days ahead
    September24 days ahead55 days ahead——

    Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

    Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (834 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.