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Hospital Flat

Hospital FlatPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
36
sites
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Hospital Flat open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Hospital Flat, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 36 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,970 ft
  • Kern River Ranger DistrictSequoia National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Hospital Flat

    Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      61° / 31°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 33°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 36°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 40°

      4 wet

    5. May

      80° / 48°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 56°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 63°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      98° / 62°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      92° / 56°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      81° / 46°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      69° / 36°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 31°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kern River Ph 3, CA, 3.3 mi away at 2,703 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Hospital Flat

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