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  3. Lake Isabella
  4. Sandy Flat

Camping at Sandy Flat near Lake Isabella

Public campground · Lake Isabella · 27 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Recreation centers on the river and the nearby Hobo Fishing Trail a short walking route favored for quick outings with popular on-site pursuits including trout fishing, river wading and floating; longer hikes, biking, horseback riding and other backcountry activities are accessible in the surrounding Sequoia National Forest. The forest itself spans a wide elevation range and offers a range of experiences from sequoia groves and waterfall canyons to horse camping, interpretive programs and even overnight fire lookout/cabin stays in different areas.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 141 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 50 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

21 available sites

21 open of 27 sites
Site 021
RV or tent · Up to 20 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$72 for 2 nights
$36/night · before taxes & fees
Site 032
RV or tent · Up to 50 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$72 for 2 nights
$36/night · before taxes & fees
Site 033
RV or tent · Up to 30 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$72 for 2 nights
$36/night · before taxes & fees
Site 023
RV or tent · Up to 30 ft · Up to 24 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$288 for 2 nights
$144/night · before taxes & fees
Site 025
RV or tent · Up to 30 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$72 for 2 nights
$36/night · before taxes & fees
Site 034
Tent · Up to 20 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$72 for 2 nights
$36/night · before taxes & fees
Site 028
RV or tent · Up to 25 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$72 for 2 nights
$36/night · before taxes & fees
Site 006
RV or tent · Up to 25 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookupsSandy Flat loop
Available all 2 nights
$72 for 2 nights
$36/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
028
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
027
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
014
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
034
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$36
029
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
030
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
011
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
031
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$36
033
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
020
tent only nonelectric
From $72 for 2 nights
$36/night · Before taxes & fees
21 sites available for your entire stay

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

21 openSites from $36/night
Book on Recreation.gov

Amenities & location

  • Parking Area
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water
Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 27 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

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Sandy Flat: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Sandy Flat?
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Sandy Flat have RV hookups?
27 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Sandy Flat?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Sandy Flat?
Allowed (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 Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 27 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 32 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 32 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 1 (42 reports), Verizon 0 (40 reports), AT&T 1 (38 reports)
Shade
Listing 9 of 9 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $36/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing Lake Isabella, CA (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

Friendly hosts and staff · 2 reviews

“Camp host was super friendly.”

Arturo Q · Oct 2025

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (141 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Great campground. It’s only you and the nature.”

Ozgur D 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Bring fishing rods. Kern river is a walking distance to any site at this campground. The most peaceful campground I have ever stayed at. People were so respectful of quiet hours. Camp host was super friendly. ”

Arturo Q 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov
Nearby

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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Comfortable Guest RV W/ EV Charger

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Sites from $117/night
$234 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Paradise Cove

7.8 mi from Sandy Flat (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 nights1 site open for every night

Isabella Camping

8.2 mi from Sandy Flat (straight-line)
Sites from $51/night
$101 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Guides for this trip

  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
✓
✓
$36
032
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
016
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$36
010
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
012
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
021
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
009
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
025
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
006
standard nonelectric
✓✓$36
015
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$36
007
standard nonelectric
✓✓$72
023
standard nonelectric
✓✓$144
022
standard nonelectric
RR$36
013
standard nonelectric
RR$36
026
standard nonelectric
R✓$36
018
tent only nonelectric
RR$36
017
tent only nonelectric
RR$36
019
tent only nonelectric
RR$36

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 27 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. 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 · 89 mi from campground

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

View rental
Viking Express Popup Teardrop
Viking Express Popup Teardrop

Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 99 mi from campground

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

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

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 106 mi from campground

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

View rental
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $36–$144, Tent $36 per night
  • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $36–$144, Tent $36 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202685%6%0%
Dec 202699%1%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 202798%2%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Sandy Flat

For May weekends, book about 113 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 41 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
February11 days ahead24 days ahead——
March13 days ahead31 days ahead17 days ahead40 days ahead
April14 days ahead32 days ahead16 days ahead43 days ahead
May41 days ahead113 days ahead18 days ahead43 days ahead
June38 days ahead76 days ahead30 days ahead77 days ahead
July58 days ahead98 days ahead34 days ahead88 days ahead
August44 days ahead81 days ahead33 days ahead83 days ahead
September26 days ahead59 days ahead27 days ahead60 days ahead
October18 days ahead38 days ahead20 days ahead46 days ahead
November12 days ahead28 days ahead14 days ahead30 days ahead
December10 days ahead25 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 (8,232 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.

Compare site types

27 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

19 sites · $36, $72/night

Loops: SANDY FLAT loop (19)

16 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent-only sites

Tents only, no power

8 sites · $36/night

Loops: SANDY FLAT loop (8)

5 open Nov 13–Nov 15