Hospital Flat
Hospital Flat Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.
The campground offers several single-family sites on a single loop along the river. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
Notifications and Alerts
Sequioa National Forest Christmas Tree Permits (exchanged for pre-cut trees) available starting November 14th, 2024 at the Hume Lake Ranger District Office - call (559) 338-2251 for more information.
Sequioa National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits available starting November 25th, 2024, 9am PST on recreation.gov for the Kern River Ranger District - call (760) 376-3781 for more information.
Sequioa National Forest Christmas Tree Permits (exchanged for pre-cut trees) available starting December 2nd, 2024 at the Western Divide Ranger District Office - call (559) 539-2607 for more information.
Need to Know
In accordance with standard industry practices, ExplorUS will be assessing an additional vehicle fee of $8.00 per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
- No hookups or showers available
- Pitching a tent may be difficult due to abundant rocks
- No ATV or ORV allowed in campground
Site length includes tow vehicle
- Click here for more information on Sequoia National Forest
- 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.
Natural Features
The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,000 feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows line the riverbanks.
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for 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. 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 Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.
Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.
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 Kernville, go 6.5 miles north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Walk To
- Site 006, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Walk To
- Site 034, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Walk To
- Site 020, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Walk To
- Site 032, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop AREA HOSPITAL FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
