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plkitchen
Explorer
Mar 05, 2020

Lake Isabella RV Resort

I plan to stay at the Lake Isabella RV Resort in California in early September of 2020. I wonder if I need to make a reservation months in advance or if I can wait until the date is closer. I would appreciate any information anyone has regarding camp site availability in the September time frame.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Mar 06, 2020
    dedmiston wrote:
    Do you need hookups or is boondocking an option for you?



    You must be thinking what I am thinking...the reservoir at the bottom of King's Canyon. Super nice place. Uncrowded.
  • windinmyface2's avatar
    windinmyface2
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2020
    there is also a KOA about 5 miles from the 'RV Resort. unfortunatly, Kern River Valley is sadly lacking in good parks. Camp James and rivernook are the best, but usualy booked up.booking in advance may get you in.
  • SAR_Tracker's avatar
    SAR_Tracker
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2020
    I'd suggest either Camp James or Rivernook Campground. A little further away from Bodfish, but both are right on the river.
  • Puttin's avatar
    Puttin
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2020
    That place was the the worst we've ever been to- bar none. If you have to be in the area find another spot. I can't recommend any though. A little further west is Bakersfield- where there's a huge selection of great spots.
  • Two_Hands's avatar
    Two_Hands
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2020
    Always make reservations as early as possible for any RV park or campground in California.
  • plkitchen's avatar
    plkitchen
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2020
    dedmiston wrote:
    plkitchen wrote:
    I plan to stay at the Lake Isabella RV Resort in California in early September of 2020. I wonder if I need to make a reservation months in advance or if I can wait until the date is closer. I would appreciate any information anyone has regarding camp site availability in the September time frame.


    Mid-week or weekend? Schools are back in session by then, so mid-week shouldn't be bad. It's still hot that time of year (technically brush fire season).

    How did you pick Isabella as a destination?

    (DISCLAIMER: Last time I camped at Isabella we had to rush home to watch the Apollo 11 lunar landing, so it's been a while. :B)
  • dedmiston's avatar
    dedmiston
    Moderator
    Mar 05, 2020
    plkitchen wrote:
    I plan to stay at the Lake Isabella RV Resort in California in early September of 2020. I wonder if I need to make a reservation months in advance or if I can wait until the date is closer. I would appreciate any information anyone has regarding camp site availability in the September time frame.


    Mid-week or weekend? Schools are back in session by then, so mid-week shouldn't be bad. It's still hot that time of year (technically brush fire season).

    How did you pick Isabella as a destination?

    (DISCLAIMER: Last time I camped at Isabella we had to rush home to watch the Apollo 11 lunar landing, so it's been a while. :B)

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