Hobo Campground

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

25Sites

17 ftMax rig

The place

Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground. Recreation White water boating is popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. Keep reading

A trail also exists at the northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and Miracle Hot Springs area. Facilities Hobo Campground offers 21 single sites and 2 accessible single sites. All sites are by reservation only. The campground road is paved but not suitable for vehicles and attachments longer than 22 feet due to the narrow road. There is no potable water available for campers. The host site is located near the entrance at site 4. Each site has a table and a fire ring and most are within close proximity of the Kern River. Vault toilets are located in the middle and end of the campground. Additional portable toilets are also available throughout the campground. Natural Features The campsites are mostly all shaded by majestic sycamores, willows, cottonwoods, alders with views of the Lower Kern River close by.The trees show off a dramatic display of yellow, gold, and orange in the fall. The Kern River flows higher in the late spring and early summer months as water is released from Lake Isabella. The river can appear calm but can be deceiving with it's fast currents under the surface. The Forest Service does not encourage swimming in the river. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (760) 376-3781. Nearby Attractions Remington Hot Springs is a free Hot Spring on Forest Service Land located approximately one mile West of Hobo Camppground off Old Kern Canyon Road. White water rafting is a very popular activity on the Kern River, local Rafting Outfitters provide half-day to multi day trips along the Kern River.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 25

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
A	1	walk to	15 ft	N/A
A	10	tent only nonelectric	13 ft	—	yes
A	11	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	12	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	13	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	14	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	15	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	16	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	17	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	18	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	19	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	2	walk to	15 ft	N/A
A	20	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	21	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	22	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	23	management	—	—
A	24	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	25	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	3	walk to	15 ft	N/A
A	4	management	—	—
A	5	tent only nonelectric	1 ft	N/A	yes
A	6	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	7	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	8	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A
A	9	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	N/A

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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