Sandy Flat Campground, Lake Isabella, CA

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. 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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(760) 376-1815 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$32 - $120

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Campsite Reviews (82)

4.1 out of 5

5 star		56%
4 star		18%
3 star		11%
2 star		6%
1 star		7%

@SeanM2349912 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #26

Beautiful spot by a river. Great for swimming and fishing. Great campground to bring kinds to.

@JasmineG3E07C8 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #26

Campground host was grouchy and unpleasant.

@DeannaT9C6422D · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #19

Definitely a solid spot loved it

@mauricioC02D08 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #33

Very good camping site next to the river

@AliciaU3855D50 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #15

We went in August and it was understandably hot but there was very little shade for relief. The water was supposedly potable but it had a bad taste like metal. Eco toilets were clean, no showers (for some reason I thought there would be).The people working there were friendly and helpful but some of the other guests were just there to party and no one seemed to intervene. Group next to us even had speakers, loud music and a projector. Partied late (midnight). Not really getting away to nature.

@GriceldaGB61A4 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #6

Everything very good, this time restroom were very clean didn't smell that much like a few times I went.

@CHAOMING0165FA · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #10

We like this area .

@RayburnTD8BCB0 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #23

Simple terms Site 23 /24 very uneven ground for setup Not close to water as you have to walk down a hill to get to

@RicardoL456098 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #19

Very nice campground but site 19 is a nice site if you have no kids. Site is on a slope dont recommend for kids or anyone with bad knees. Camp host Kenny was very nice we had reserved site 17,18 and 19 which are not the best sites but he manage to move us to site 33, 32 and 28 which were better because we were close to day use area. Mid July is very hot and windy. We didnt use any sweater nor blankets it was super hot. Plan accordingly

@FarhadT20C7A1A · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #28

Not a campground you are think of! Sandy flat campground is one of the worst campground we have ever seen!!! The grounds looked well kept and clean. That is it for the pros!!!Now the Cons:We made reservations in July for a shady, level site. When we arrived our site was shady (but not where you had to set up your tent) and not anything close to level!!!. The management comment wasthe campground is next to riverSite was basically unusable. No where level . The pitch of the site we did not even get to.Utilities (water, electric) was so far away I would need a 20 run. Plus it was all up hill. The staff was pretty useless as well and told us the site is fine.They also advertise carrier servicesdont believe it.So we made arrangements at another resort and left as it was unusable.We were told we were going to be charged two night stay and a cancellation fee. What ????? For a site we could not use???? Nor could anyone else. It was not what we were lead to believe we had reserved.We talked to Recreation.gov and shared our concern, and they said to wait for campground responses, but they did not even reply to your email!!!I would not stay here again.

@FarhadT5DD6425 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #28

@FarhadT20C7A1A · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #30

@FarhadT20C7A1A · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #33

Not a campground you are thinking of! Sandy Flat Campground is one of the worst campgrounds we have ever seen!!! The grounds looked well kept and clean. That is it for the pros!!!Now the Cons:We made reservations in July for a shady, level site. When we arrived our site was shady (but not where you had to set up your tent) and not anything close to level!!!. The management comment wasthe campground is next to the riverSite was basically unusable. No where level . The pitch of the site we did not even get to.Utilities (water, electric) was so far away I would need a 20 run. Plus it was all up hill. The staff was pretty useless as well and told us the site is fine.They also advertise carrier servicesdont believe it.So we made arrangements at another resort and left as it was unusable.We were told we would be charged two night stay and a cancellation fee. What ????? For a site we could not use???? Nor could anyone else. It was not what we were led to believe we had reserved.We talked to Recreation.gov and shared our concern, and they said to wait for campground responses, but they did not even reply to your email!!!I would not stay here again.

@OmarR4D7003CE0 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #21

I camp spot 21. Located. Great. Shade and. Walking distance to bathroom and source of water and river. But if you want the best spot. Next to river then spot 22 is the one to try to get.

@EiranM9ADF3F87 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #9

My family just visited.Pros- great location to river and lake, friendly host, family friendlycons- broken table and severe issue with noise of other guests (loud music way beyond curfew)We were in stall 9 and it really was not a great set up compared to other stalls in site.I would likely try other campsites in area before returning to this one.

@JosephH2807051 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #21

I really like this campground. Very close to the river and only occasional road noise. The bathrooms were pretty ripe during this trip though, not sure why it was worse than normal.

@RobertE4617436 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #25

Clean and helpful. Restrooms always had toilet paper. River wasnt too strong. Recommend water shoes and a life jacket.

@Christoph12CCC · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #26

Great camping spot

@VikhyatP2AB9E2 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #26

We were able to setup our tents behind the large boulder a little off the path. That gave it a whole beautiful experience since we couldn't see the cars and other campsites around. Very helpful camp host. We arrived in the middle of rain, so the firewood was damp and the weather was not on our side, but being next to a flowing river makes this campsite very unique.

@EvanH990F7069E · Camped on Mar 25, 2024 at Campsite #18

The host was amazing. Didn't see our reservation at first but he was very cool and told us not to worry. Found the reservation and didn't bother us between.

@ErickaFE12F544 · Camped on Mar 15, 2024 at Campsite #22

Celebrated my birthday weekend here during St Patty's day weekend 2024 and had a wonderful time. Campsite 22 was a large flat area for all of our tents and gear and it was right next to the river. The camp host was super sweet and knowledgeable with the surrounding areas. Will definitely be back in the summer once the weather warms up.

@JacobD261B16E6 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #28

Nice clean campground

@LilianF14DA089 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #27

The campground was very clean. The host was super nice. Would definitely come back for winter camping.

@ElliottT6A7FCD · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #26

We book our camp site online not expecting much in regrades to a great experience. But when we arrived late at night the bathrooms were in good shape with plenty of toilet paper on the roles. The camp site care taker is very helpful and responsive. Anything you need to know he will do his best to assist. I will gladly return to this site for camping again.

@JacobB1049072 · Camped on Jan 12, 2024 at Campsite #26

It was an overall good experience! The camp host was really nice as well. The water smelled really weird though. I didnt trust it.

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