French Gulch

About this site

Overview French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National Forest. Recreation Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams. Facilities Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams. Natural Features Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the Sequoia National Forest takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. Additional Info: French Gulch is a single-site group campground accommodating up to 100 people. It features 24 picnic tables, 3 benches, 2 large grills, 1 fire ring, and flush toilets. Potable water is not available. Open January 1 to October 27. Reservations required via Recreation.gov or by phone.

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Contact

• 559-745-4209
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sequoia/recreation/french-gulch-group-campground

Location

35.657693, -118.481574