Camp 9 Recreation Area
Camp 9 Recreation Area is a national forest group campground in California.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.69066, -118.42524
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234011
About Camp 9 Recreation Area
Camp 9, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir (elevation 2,600 feet). In the spring and early summer, the breeze can come up in the afternoons, but the mornings are quiet and calm. Camp 9 is popular with RVs and there is lots of parking available to accommodate trailers and motorized watercraft. Dump station fee is $20 per use (there is NO free dumping! i.e.: free dumping with 4 or more days reserved). For watercraft a courtesy dock for launching located within the day use portion of the site if water levels are accommodating. Shade is limited so plan on bringing protection against the sun. Camp 9 offers109 single campsites on a first-come, first-served basis at a cost of $25 per night. In addition, there are 11 group sites available under the reservation system.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Mountain Village · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 626 designated routes (369 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp 9 | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Camp 9 | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Tillie Creek | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Tillie Creek #4 | National forest group campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Tillie Creek | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Live Oak | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.