French Gulch

Sequoia National Forest, CA · ≈34.5 mi to Oildale
Sites
1
Max rig
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
34.5 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 100 people
  • Camping and picnicking
  • Pets and campfires
  • T-Mobile coverage areas

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Travelers needing hookups
  • Remote location (34+ miles to town)

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingPicnicking
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Oildale, ~34.5 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: Local Staff

Overview

Overview French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National Forest. Recreation Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams. Facilities French Gulch can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests. A marina and boat ramps are available at Lake Isabella, just to the southeast. This facility is operated by ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online. Natural Features Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the Sequoia National Forest takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground