Hobo Campground

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Sequoia National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest Fees: $34/Night for single unit, $8/Night for extra vehicle(s) Season: Late May to Year Round Status: closed Reservations: Reservations can be made at recreation.gov. Overview Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground. Recreation White water boating is popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. A trail also exists at the northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and Miracle Hot Springs area. Facilities Hobo Campground offers 21 single sites and 2 accessible single sites. All sites are by reservation only. The campground… Getting there: From Bakersfield, California travel approximately 37 miles east on CA 178. Turn right onto Borel Road, and drive about 1/3 of a mile until you reach Kern Canyon Road. Take a right onto Kern Canyon Road and continue for 1.7 miles until you see the sign for Hobo Campground, keep right to stay on the driveway. The driveway that splits to the left is the parking lot for Miracle Hot Springs. Rules: Unsuitable for trailers. Phone: 760-376-1815 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10046933 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Stephen E., Gregory L