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Campground
Hobo Campground
Sequoia National Forest, California
About this campground
Hobo Campground offers 21 single sites and 2 accessible single sites.
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.
It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground.
Map
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- Latitude
- 35.574459° N
- Longitude
- 118.528778° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Hike-in
- Walk-inPublished approach distance: 60 ft
Site types
- Tent sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- Picnic table
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Parking
- Paved roads
- Paved parking
- Electric hookups
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
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.
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.
Recreation
White water boating is popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. 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.
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.
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Water Access
- Whitewater Rafting
- Wildlife Viewing
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- No potable waterThe official facility record directs campers to carry water
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Accessible Sites
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Historic Sites
- Host
- River Access
- Shade
- Trash Collection
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Tent Only Non-Electric
20 sites- Equipment
- Car, Small Tent, Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 17 ft
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM, 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Accessible sites
- 2 flagged accessible
Management
2 sites- Equipment
- Small Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Walk To
3 sites- Equipment
- Tent, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 15 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Maximum published occupancy
- 6 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM, 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Hobo Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Sequoia National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Hobo Campground's official facility record states: Each site has a table and a fire ring and most are within close proximity of the Kern River.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 8, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 28, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 7, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $28 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 7, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $28 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 4, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $28 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Vehicles and their attachment cannot exceed 22 feet in length. Do not park on the vegetation. Trailers are restricted to utility and small teardrops due to legth restriction.
- Fire restrictions may be in effect at the time of your visit.
- A california campfire permit is required and be obtained at https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/
- There is no glass allowed on the Sequoia National Forest.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash.
- Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Bakersfield, California travel approximately 37 miles east on CA 178. Turn right onto Borel Road, and drive about 1/3 of a mile until you reach Kern Canyon Road. Take a right onto Kern Canyon Road and continue for 1.7 miles until you see the sign for Hobo Campground, keep right to stay on the driveway. The driveway that splits to the left is the parking lot for Miracle Hot Springs.
Facility contact
760-376-1815