Live Oak Group Campground
Closed until further notice. Reservations are not being accepted on Recreation.gov. Contact the concessionaire ExplorUs at 760-376-1269 for reopening updates.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:02AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...The Heat Advisory has been replaced with an Extreme Heat Warning. High temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees and multiple days of Major Heat Risk. Hottest temperatures expected today. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * 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
Live Oak Group Campground occupies a scenic oak grove setting in Sequoia National Forest, approximately 6 miles north of Lake Isabella along Highway 155. The single group site can accommodate up to 150 people with parking for 30 vehicles, making it suitable for large gatherings, family reunions, or organizational events. When operational, the campground provides developed amenities including flush toilets with showers, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings at the sites. Lake Isabella sits across the road, offering easy access to boating, windsurfing, fishing, and swimming. A boat launch is located approximately one mile away. The campground is managed by ExplorUs under a concessionaire agreement with the Forest Service. The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves within Giant Sequoia National Monument are accessible from the area for those seeking additional recreation opportunities.
Directions
From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella, take Highway 155 north approximately 6 miles to the Live Oak campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 376-1269 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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