Camp 9

US Forest Service · California

Camp 9 in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Camp 9, a year-round facility, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir. Its proximity to the lake and the Upper Kern River makes the facility popular among boaters, rafters and anglers. The camp is also a favorite among RV campers, with ample parking available to accommodate both trailers and motorized watercraft. Recreation Anglers enjoy fishing on both Lake Isabella and the Upper Kern River. Boating, kayaking and swimming are also popular activities.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 120
Listed facilities: drinking water, toilets, dump station (as published by the agency)
Phone: 760-376-3781
Coordinates: 35.69833, -118.42917

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-28, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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