Hospital Flat

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Sequoia National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest Fees: Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle. Group Campsite 30pp - $145.00 Maximum trailer length 30' Season: May to September Status: closed Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Hospital Flat, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov . Group Sites -… Overview 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. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites on a single loop along the river. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Natural Features The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,000 feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows line the riverbanks. Sequoia National… Getting there: From Kernville, go 6.5 miles north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) to the campground. Rules: Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge are prohibited due to Kern River's Wild and Scenic Designation. Phone: 760-376-1815 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232816 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Local Staff, Recreation.gov