Hospital Flat
Open seasonally May through September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. First-come, first-served sites also available. Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge are prohibited due to the Kern River's Wild and Scenic designation.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 10 at 11:29AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 108 degrees and Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees will occur until Monday, with the hottest temperatures expected today. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Hospital Flat Campground sits at 3,000 feet elevation along the North Fork of the Kern Wild and Scenic River in Sequoia National Forest, 6.5 miles north of Kernville. The campground features 40 individual family sites and one ADA-accessible group site accommodating up to 30 people. Gray pine, scrub oak, and grasses cover the steep canyon walls while cottonwoods and willows line the riverbanks. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, picnic tables, and campfire rings at each site. The campground has paved access roads and accommodates RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. No hookups, showers, or dump station are available. The Upper Kern River area is renowned for kayaking, rafting, and fishing. Nearby attractions include the Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail, which begins just north of Kernville and stretches 11.5 miles through mixed pine and fir forest. Day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument are also popular.
Directions
From Kernville, go 6.5 miles north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $36 - $152 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 376-1815 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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