California · Lake fishing

Old Isabella

Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

Is Old Isabella open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Old Isabella, 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.

Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers visitors a vault toilet, trash service, a visitor information station, and campsites  above the high-water mark.  Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water’s edge.  Below the high-water mark, portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer.Adjacent to the camping site there is a public boat launch and courtesy dock with a large, paved parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, flush toilets, and drinking water. The Forest Service’s Southern Sierra Passesare accepted at this site, as well as the interagency Annual, Senior, Access, Volunteer, and MilitaryPasses. The Southern Sierra Pass can be purchased at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Red’s Marina in the South Fork Recreation Area, Riverside One Stop in Kernville, James Sierra Gateway Market in South Lake, and local Forest Service offices or online.

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

    Best time to visit Old Isabella

    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, 5.4 mi away at 2,654 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.