Live Oak South
Permanently closed. Restrooms and potable water are not available at this site. Last status update was January 14, 2026.
Lake Wind Advisory issued June 30 at 9:39AM PDT until June 30 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley, including Lake Isabella. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
National Forest System Roads
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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 South Campground is situated in Sequoia National Forest across the road from Lake Isabella, a major recreation destination in Kern County. The 11,000-acre reservoir marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern River and offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, windsurfing, and fishing for trout, bass, crappie, and catfish. The campground occupies a scenic grove of oak trees at an elevation of 2,700 feet, with 90 campsites that could accommodate RVs up to 30 feet. When operational, the campground provided access to Lake Isabella's water activities and served as a base for day trips to Sequoia National Park, the Trail of a Hundred Giants, and nearby sequoia groves within Giant Sequoia National Monument. The campground is permanently closed. Restrooms and potable water are not available at this site. Campers seeking lakeside camping near Lake Isabella should explore other nearby Forest Service campgrounds in the area.
Directions
From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella, take Highway 155 north approximately 6 miles to Live Oak South campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 376-3781 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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