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Sandy Flat
Total sites: 27
Available Today: 24 FF*
Available this Weekend: 24 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 24 FF*
Available this Weekend: 24 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
2,383 ft
73°F
53°F
53°F
no signal
Sequoia National Forest › Kern River Ranger District › California
› Kern County
› Lake Isabella
› Sandy Flat Campground
Sandy Flat Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Sandy Flat Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 28 min northeast of Bakersfield, CA) with an elevation of 2,383 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 24 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $32.00 to $120.00. Activities include fishing.
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Campsite Reviews (107)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 60% | |
| 4 star | 18% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 7% |
@WhitneyD372659 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #26
This campground really exceeded my expectations! Traveled as a mom and two boys ages 6 and 11 and felt safe and also not too crowded. Camp host is very nice! Sites aren't right on the water, but a short walk away which was not a problem. Its hidden in a gully, off the road a bit from the highway
@ArturoQFB09DC5 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #13
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.
@OzgurDBD6C1853 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #27
Great campground. Its only you and the nature.
@LoriS9698117 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #30
Loved our site. It had shade, flat area for tent, short walk to the toilet and the river! Couldn't use the fire pit because of fire danger but still enjoyed it! Will definitely go again!
@LoriS9698117 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #28
Loved our campsite, good amount of shade, cool granite rocks to climb on and a short walk to the BR! The terrain is beautiful, with oak trees, pines, and the Kern River only a short walk away!
@RyanC6963071 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #33
The campground is pretty with large granite boulders and river running through. It is a beautiful place. However, timing will either make or break your experience here. This site is cursed with city people who insist on playing obnoxious music at all hours. Our experience had 5 different groups competing to dominate with their music volume. The sites are close together, and the sites on the uphill side will dominate for sound. There was an abundance of large groups their to party, drink, and blast music. Not my idea of camping.The camp host did attempt to stop the music at 10pm. However, people hear him coming with his gas powered golfcart, they stop their music, and they restart it once he is gone. Also, the hosts site is far enough away that he doesn't hear the music from his site. Unfortunately, I will not return to this site.Another comment is that Remington Hot Springs is only 5-10 minutes away. We visited the location which was also a negative experience. There were a lot of people, many of which were drinking at 11am, and trash everywhere. There were soiled diapers in the bushes, beer cans and bottles laying around, and the worst was graffiti on some of the boulders in the river. So sad to see people mistreat the great outdoors this way.
@RuthS9870466 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #27
Un lindo lugar para acampar los baos limpios y sin mal olor
@SandraA9344813 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #21
Muy bonito lugar para disfrutar el agua rriquisima el alministrador de ah muy buena persona lo unico que yo pienso que esta mal y se deven de sacar de ah alos gatos por que no puede uno dejar nada fuera por que ellos se suben a todo pero todo lo dems muy bonito lugar
@HannahL1734089 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #22
This campground was easy to find and runs near a creek. Unfortunately, we did not end up setting up camp and staying the night. When we pulled into the campground a medium sized unleashed dog ran up to our car jumping, barking and growling and following our vehicle. Apparently this was the hosts dog. He did not make any attempt to contain the dog and told us that eventually the dog would stop. We were told our campsite was not ready yet, so we looped around the campground and noticed that there was only one other group of campers there (at our site). The campground being completely empty and having a loose aggressive dog off leash running around the campground made us very uncomfortable, so we decided not to camp there.
@CathyG8730712 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #15
We had booked a site online and had no idea that it wasn't accessible by a vehicle. The camp host helped us select another site that we could use our camper van on. He had indicated that the website doesn't describe the sites correctly, which was annoying, but we were so fortunate the there were other spots available and we really appreciated how accommodating and welcoming the camp host was.
@LindyYA862174D · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #13
Kenny was the best camp host! The vault toilets were clean and stocked with TP. He made himself available for parking passes and a joy to deal with. Perfect camping trip!
@LindaM3264387 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #34
Loved the spot we were able to snagged due to so many people canceling their reservation, plus it was a super hot weekend as well. Site 22 had plenty of space and we were right next to the lake! Definitely recommend. I originally had site 34, and I didnt realize how small it was for my group plus 2 dogs. Thanks to the park ranger for helping us out. We were closer to the restroom which is a plus for me. Overall, my first experience at the campground was wonderful and we had a blast! Will plan for another camping trip but in the cooler weather!
@AnthonyA779648 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #23
Great time, water was amazing, awesome hike, and the guy that check us in was awesome
@MatthewC862969 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #19
nice access to river. You can hear the cars at night off the 178. picnic tables at each camp site are completely beaten and need replacing 10 years ago. camp site we were at 19 - had enough flat room for 10x10 tent max.
@Sebastian79906 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #13
Great river access and the campground host is very friendly
@DanaE2154296 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #34
We had site 24, and it is not a whole lot of space, but we made do. It's great for 2 campers, but we had 5. There *is* one little secluded spot for your tent, but the rest of the space is pretty small and very close to another camp site. We were close to the river and bathrooms, a plus for sure. Overall it's a nice campground, good river access, clean (as clean as vault toilets can get) bathrooms, and a super friendly host. We had a blast.
@GaryG8138589 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #32
Very pleasant, great host
@fonnetb45F37B0 · Camped on Apr 28, 2025 at Campsite #25
Such a nice place and really friendly host. Too bad we were there only one night for stopover, kids and us would have loved to stay around for longer. So nice there was some wood in the fire place thank you!
@AndrewT9982192 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #21
Great campsite and host. Will be back again.
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #26
Friendly, safe campground with great access to river and nearby attractions. Unfortunately you can hear occasional sounds from the highway across the river.
@CherylP9442921 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #22
The campground is kept up beautifully by the very friendly and helpful campground host. The host is easily accessable. Campsite 22 is a spacious campsite on the Kern and well suited for a trailer. While on the campsite map it doesnt look like campsite 21 is close to 22 they are super close so you can hear a pin drop from the neighboring site and therefore it ruins the camping experience for both parties in these sites.
@YiHsuanH553698 · Camped on Apr 5, 2025 at Campsite #20
The campground is beautiful and clean. I like the spacing in between different sites. The host is very friendly! The restrooms are very clean as well.
@CaitlynQ1F6174 · Camped on Mar 25, 2025 at Campsite #13
This spot was perfect for a spot to unplug and reconnect with nature. There is a state highway close to the camp, but it doesnt generate much noise. Site 13 offers a hammock-able spot, shade, close access to a water spigot, and is within walking distance of the vault toilets. Kenny the host was very kind. I suggest traveling into the Lake Isabella area and checking out the local scenery too. Just 5 minutes outside camp you can reach cell reception. I will DEFINITELY be returning.
@MaximeB07EA195 · Camped on Jan 31, 2025 at Campsite #20
Great campground, the sites are large, with a dedicated tent pad, and the sites are far in-between
@CharlieB783016 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #22
Great location! Very little noise, clean and well maintained, great host -- this was second time here and we definitely plan to make a yearly trip
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