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Hospital Flat

US Forest Service · California

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

Hospital Flat Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities. Recreation Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$36/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
200
Phone
760-376-1815
Coordinates
35.82805, -118.45811

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-13, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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