Chico Flat
Chico Flat is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.82354, -118.46224
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recarea/?recid=79676
About Chico Flat
This area is currently partially closed to camping per Forest Order 0513-21-13- There is no camping within 350 feet of the Kern River - this area is day-use only until further notice. See link above for further details and map. Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. There is no water available at this location. Portable toilets and trash receptacles are available during summer months. See Larger Picture Here. Dispersed Camping Rules, Regulations, and Tips
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
- Shell · 46 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 316 designated routes (418 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Flat Dispersed Campground | Free campsite | under 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Hospital Flat | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hospital Flat Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Camp Three Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Camp 3 | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Camp Three Campground | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.