Pioneer Point

Sequoia National Forest

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.

This 73-site campground, directly across the street from Lake Isabella, is open year-round. Some sites offer sweeping lake views, and a playground in the campground offers enjoyment for children.



Lake access is less than a mile from the campgrounds. The town of Lake Isabella is a 2-mile drive away.



This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Notifications and Alerts

• This campground remains closed for renovations.

Need to Know

• Temperatures can reach the 100s in the summer
• Hookups are not available
• Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground
• Click here for more info about the Sequoia National Forest
• Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

• Site length includes tow vehicle 

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 campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.

The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

Recreation

The focal point of this year-round campground is Lake Isabella, where campers can swim, water ski, windsurf and more.

The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months, offering anglers a variety of species, including black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 760-376-1815

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take 155 north about 1.5 miles to Pioneer Point Campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 067, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 0014, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1NNN, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 0012, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 0015, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 0011, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 0013, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1NNN (N), Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop AREA PIONEER POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric

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