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Reviews (48)
What Guests Are Saying
The reviewer has camped at Hungry Gulch for 30 years but experienced significant issues this time, including restroom accessibility and maintenance problems. Despite these challenges, they appreciated the quiet atmosphere and friendly camp host, Randy, who offered flexibility in choosing camping spots. The reviewer concluded that investing in campgrounds with better facilities may be worthwhile moving forward.
What Guests Are Saying
The reviewer has camped at Hungry Gulch for 30 years but experienced significant issues this time, including restroom accessibility and maintenance problems. Despite these challenges, they appreciated the quiet atmosphere and friendly camp host, Randy, who offered flexibility in choosing camping spots. The reviewer concluded that investing in campgrounds with better facilities may be worthwhile moving forward.
Review Summary
Steven F
September 4, 2024
This was the last time I camp here with my family. I've been coming to these campgrounds for the last 30 years and we've put up with a lot these last 3. The first 2 nights there were no lights in the restrooms and when they finally turned on the electricity they ended up closing all the restrooms and put porter potty out. When I asked the camp host that men's toilet was clogged she replied that that was not her problem! Last year the restrooms were closed because of a drainage problem and now this. It sucks but I guess paying the extra money to have clean bathrooms, electricity and a shower will be worth it from now on.
Steven F
September 4, 2024
This was the last time I camp here with my family. I've been coming to these campgrounds for the last 30 years and we've put up with a lot these last 3. The first 2 nights there were no lights in the restrooms and when they finally turned on the electricity they ended up closing all the restrooms and put porter potty out. When I asked the camp host that men's toilet was clogged she replied that that was not her problem! Last year the restrooms were closed because of a drainage problem and now this. It sucks but I guess paying the extra money to have clean bathrooms, electricity and a shower will be worth it from now on.
Donald F
May 21, 2024
The grounds were pretty much unkept , Overgrown With foxtails. A couple of the spaces had hose bibs with threads on the end. Where was most of the others did not would’ve been helpful to have so We could fill up supply. Otherwise, it was very quiet. Our host Randy was very amiable since the park was relatively empty. He allowed us to pick whichever spot we wanted and even move to a different spot, which was super nice.
Donald F
May 21, 2024
The grounds were pretty much unkept , Overgrown With foxtails. A couple of the spaces had hose bibs with threads on the end. Where was most of the others did not would’ve been helpful to have so We could fill up supply. Otherwise, it was very quiet. Our host Randy was very amiable since the park was relatively empty. He allowed us to pick whichever spot we wanted and even move to a different spot, which was super nice.
Mikhail P
September 9, 2023
The place is very crowded, but most importantly, the host doesn't manage it at all. We had a very noisy party next to our campground, and despite strict quiet rules on paper (10p to 8am), in practice, it was loud music and singing the whole night, and the host did not care at a slightest, despite multiple complaints.
We ended up leaving after the first night, it was unbearable.
Not recommended if you actually want to relax.
Mikhail P
September 9, 2023
The place is very crowded, but most importantly, the host doesn't manage it at all. We had a very noisy party next to our campground, and despite strict quiet rules on paper (10p to 8am), in practice, it was loud music and singing the whole night, and the host did not care at a slightest, despite multiple complaints.
We ended up leaving after the first night, it was unbearable.
Not recommended if you actually want to relax.
Tamara v
August 8, 2023
Sorry, but the showers were not working.
And the toilet was disgusting! There was a frog in the men's room!! Really?
We checked and decided NOT to use the restrooms.
Tamara v
August 8, 2023
Sorry, but the showers were not working.
And the toilet was disgusting! There was a frog in the men's room!! Really?
We checked and decided NOT to use the restrooms.
Amanda M
July 28, 2023
We only stayed one night and left earlier than planned. Bathrooms were a mess, no toilet paper in the men’s room, since doors were left open lizards and frogs made the bathrooms their home. Staff spent an hour cleaning the bathroom the morning after we arrived but still did not replace the toilet paper. We were the only guests at the campground the one night we stayed. It was evident trash had not be handled for several days. I would not stay here again.
Amanda M
July 28, 2023
We only stayed one night and left earlier than planned. Bathrooms were a mess, no toilet paper in the men’s room, since doors were left open lizards and frogs made the bathrooms their home. Staff spent an hour cleaning the bathroom the morning after we arrived but still did not replace the toilet paper. We were the only guests at the campground the one night we stayed. It was evident trash had not be handled for several days. I would not stay here again.
Location & Directions for Hungry Gulch
Po Box 1640, Kernville, CA 93238 United States
Elevation: 807 ft
Getting There
From Bakersfield take Highway 178, to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake
Isabella, take Highway 155 North approximately four miles to the campground.
Highway access
Hungry Gulch is accessible via Highway 178 from Bakersfield, and Highway 155 from Lake Isabella, approximately four miles from the campground.
Policies & Rules
General
- This campground is open as needed on very busy holiday weekend as an overflow site. If the gate is locked please call the Kern River managers office at 760-376-1269
- Porta Potties available
- No hookups available
- No off-road vehicle use allowed in the campground
- 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.
- There is an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night on the 2nd vehicle in each single campsite and on the 3rd & 4th vehicle in any double campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the 1st vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the 1st and 2nd are considered to be one vehicle and the 3rd and 4th are also considered to be one vehicle. So the fee would be a single $8.00/night of stay for the 3rd/4th motorcycle.
- The Camp Host is located at Boulder Gulch Campground across the street.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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