Pioneer Point

Sequoia National Forest, California

Overlanding score
65/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
tent, rv
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

waterplaygroundfishingtrail

About Pioneer Point

Overview

Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.

Recreation

The focal point of this year-round campground is Lake Isabella, where campers can swim, water ski, windsurf and more.

The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months, offering anglers a variety of species, including black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.

Facilities

This 73-site campground, directly across the street from Lake Isabella, is open year-round. Some sites offer sweeping lake views, and a playground in the campground offers enjoyment for children.Lake access is less than a mile from the campgrounds. The town of Lake Isabella is a 2-mile drive away.This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Natural Features

Source: Recreation.gov

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