Camp 9
Camp 9 is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.69833, -118.42917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fish Hatchery, Fishing, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-376-3781
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Camp 9
Overview Camp 9, a year-round facility, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir. Its proximity to the lake and the Upper Kern River makes the facility popular among boaters, rafters and anglers. The camp is also a favorite among RV campers, with ample parking available to accommodate both trailers and motorized watercraft. Recreation Anglers enjoy fishing on both Lake Isabella and the Upper Kern River. Boating, kayaking and swimming are also popular activities. A seasonal boat ramp and dock are available within the day use area in the campground. Facilities Camp 9 offers over 100 single campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally 11 group sites are available by reservation. Some sites are on the lakeshore, while others are set further back but have views of the lake. A few cottonwood trees are found in the campground, but shade is limited; plan on bringing protection. The group sites offer two picnic tables each, campfire rings, portable toilets, and paved parking. Group sites 1, 2 and 6-11 have drinking water. Group sites 1 and 2 have shade shelters. Sites 1-5 each have a locked gate for security. An RV dump station, fish cleaning station and boat ramp with floating dock are also available within Camp 9 Recreation Area. Natural Features The campground sits on the north shore of Lake Isabella, an 11,000-acre reservoir, at an elevation of 2,600 feet and is a short drive to the Upper Kern River. In the spring and early su
Cell coverage
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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
- 620 designated routes (369 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp 9 Recreation Area | National forest group campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Camp 9 | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Tillie Creek | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Tillie Creek #4 | National forest group campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Tillie Creek | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Live Oak | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.