Walker Pass Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations available. No potable water on-site; campers must bring adequate water supplies.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 9 at 3:35AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph at the highest elevations. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday into Tuesday evening.
About
Walker Pass Campground is a free BLM-managed campground located just off California State Highway 178 at the junction of the Owens Peak and Cache Peak segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Situated at 5,000 feet elevation, the campground occupies a semi-arid landscape dotted with pinyon pines and a few Joshua trees, offering outstanding views of the dry, rugged foothills of the Southern Sierras. The campground provides 11 walk-in sites designed primarily for Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers and tent campers, along with 2 sites suitable for car camping and small motorhomes. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Equestrian campers will find hitching racks and corrals available for horses. The campground features vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must bring their own water supply. Located approximately 9 miles west of the CA-178 and CA-14 junction or 35 miles east of Lake Isabella, Walker Pass Campground serves as a popular resupply point for PCT hikers and offers a peaceful basecamp for exploring the Southern Sierra Nevada backcountry. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Directions
Follow Highway 178 approximately 9 miles west from the junction of Highway 14, or 35 miles east of Lake Isabella. Walker Pass Campground is just west of Walker Pass and well signed on the right when traveling westbound or on the left when traveling eastbound.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BLM_CA_Web_BK@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (661) 391-6000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Walker Pass Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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