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South Fork Rec Campground

Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is South Fork Rec Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name South Fork Rec Campground, 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.

  • At 2,628 ft
  • Kern River Ranger DistrictSequoia National Forest

South Fork Rec Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California. It sits among a cluster of campgrounds and lakes, with Paradise Cove about 0.8 miles away and Lake Isabella roughly a mile off. The site has flush toilets, and it is not reservable, so you can arrive without a reservation. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 81°F, while July and August average highs near 98°F. Lake Isabella and Old Isabella are both about a mile away for fishing. Auxiliary Dam campground is about 1.2 miles off, and Isabella Peak Lookout is about 2.2 miles away for a hike.

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

    Best time to visit South Fork Rec Campground

    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

      59° / 30°

    2. Feb

      62° / 33°

    3. Mar

      67° / 36°

    4. Apr

      73° / 40°

    5. May

      82° / 52°

    6. Jun

      92° / 59°

    7. Jul

      98° / 65°

    8. Aug

      98° / 62°

    9. Sep

      91° / 55°

    10. Oct

      81° / 43°

    11. Nov

      69° / 34°

    12. Dec

      58° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at S Lake Fs, CA, 4.4 mi away at 2,654 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

South Fork Rec Campground

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