Paradise Cove
Open — Open year-round. The campground operates with a mix of first-come, first-served sites and reservable sites. No shoreline camping allowed. Dump station available for a fee.
Western Divide and Kern River Ranger Districts Winter Road Closures
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads the Exhibit and attached map, except persons using a tracked over-the-snow vehicle when there is a minimum of twelve inches of snow on the road.
Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except ATV/OHV and Tracked Vehicles - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.
Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except Tracked Vehicles - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Hume Lake
Hume Lake Ranger District Winter Roads Closure - No Exceptions - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.
Wildlife Alert - BEARS
Be Bear Aware During Your Visit.Are you prepared to store your food properly on your next camping or backpacking trip?Much of the Sequoia National Forest is American black bear habitat. They belong here.
Sequoia National Forest Camping and Parking Restrictions
The following acts are prohibited within the Sequoia National Forest. 1. Camping for more than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period anywhere on National Forest System lands within the Sequoia National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).
Day Use Only Prohibition FOREST ORDER NO. 0513-25-04
The following is prohibited within the Sequoia National ForestBeing in an area designated as Day Use Only after sunset or before sunrise.
Kings River Scenic Byway Dispersed Camping Prohibition 2025
To protect natural resources, camping within 250 feet of the Kings River Scenic Byway (State Highway 180) from its intersection with Tenmile Road (Forest Road No. 13S09) and continuing east approximately 21.1 miles to the Sequoia National Forest boundary. See map.
Kern River Ranger District Glass Container Prohibition
The following act is Prohibited within the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest: Possessing or storing food or beverages in glass containers in the Kern Canyon and Isabella Lake Glass Container Prohibition Areas, as described in Exhibit A, and shown on Exhibits B, C, and D.
North Fork Kern Wild and Scenic River Camping Prohibition
Camping is prohibited outside of the developed campgrounds and designated dispersed camping areas listed in the Exhibit and locations shown on the map.
Brush Creek Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
Camping is prohibited within 50 feet of the Brush Creek water’s edge, between the intersection of Brush Creek with the Kern River and points 0.5 miles east of the Kern River along both branches of Brush Cree
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
Kern River Ranger DistrictChico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
About
Paradise Cove Campground is located on the south shore of Lake Isabella in Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2,640 feet. The campground provides beachside camping access to one of California's largest reservoirs, the 11,000-acre Lake Isabella that marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers. The campground features 138 total sites with two distinct camping areas: 58 defined single family sites on natural surfaces with a paved access road, and 80 RV sites in a paved parking lot area. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and either a fire ring or pedestal grill. The facility includes two concrete block flush toilet buildings as well as vault toilets, drinking water available from hand pumps, fish cleaning stations, and a dump station available for a fee. Lake Isabella is renowned for year-round water recreation including swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for trout during the colder months, along with black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish, and largemouth bass. Summer temperatures can reach into the 100s. The campground serves as an excellent base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous giant sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. The location is approximately 3 miles east of the town of Lake Isabella on Highway 178.
Directions
From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. Continue on Highway 178 east for approximately 3 miles to Paradise Cove Campground on the south shore of the lake.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kstone@goexplorus.com | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 376-1815 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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