Leavis Flat Campground

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter road closures may affect access to the Western Divide Ranger District. Check current road conditions before visiting.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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

Leavis Flat Campground is a volunteer-operated facility managed by the Giant Sequoia National Monument Association, located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument area of Sequoia National Forest at 3,000 feet elevation. This small, intimate campground features 9 first-come, first-served campsites designed for tent camping and small RVs up to 16 feet in length. The campground provides basic amenities including picnic tables at each site and vault toilets, but campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site. Campfire permits are required for all fires, barbeques, and camp stoves, and can be obtained at the Western Divide Ranger District office or online. The area has experienced human-bear conflicts, so visitors should use bear-resistant food storage canisters. The campground typically experiences light use and offers opportunities for fishing in nearby streams. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash. The facility operates on a cash or check payment system. Access may be limited during winter months due to seasonal road closures in the Western Divide Ranger District.

Directions

Leavis Flat Campground is located along Hot Springs Drive (Highway 190) in California Hot Springs, CA. From Bakersfield, take Highway 65 north to Ducor, then turn right onto Avenue 56 (Hot Springs Drive) and continue east for approximately 30 miles. The campground is situated about 0.4 miles below the California Hot Springs Resort.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $16

Vehicle

Max RV Length 16ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (559) 539-2607

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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