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Limestone Campground

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Limestone CampgroundLimestone Campground

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest Fees: Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle. Maximum trailer length 30’ Season: April to October Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling 877-444-6777 or online at Limestone Campground, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov . Overview Limestone Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet. Recreation Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities. To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the Sequoia National Forest’s overview of the area. Facilities The campground, located 16 miles north of Kernville, has 19 paved sites. Picnic areas, vault toilets are provided. Natural Features The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, 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… Getting there: Off of Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 around the west side of the lake to the town of Kernville. From Kernville go north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 for 16 miles to the campground. Rules: No camping or campfires within 25 feet of the river's edge. Phone: 760-376-1815 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/123440 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Share the Experience, Gary Ananian

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