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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
Eduardo J
July 11, 2023
It was a very good spot with a nice lake view. But it wasn’t showers and toilets.
Eduardo J
July 11, 2023
It was a very good spot with a nice lake view. But it wasn’t showers and toilets.
John M
July 9, 2023
Amazing campsite
John M
July 9, 2023
Amazing campsite
Karla H
July 8, 2023
Super nice place I wish the place have water around but the campground in front have plenty know 😄and Harle was so helpful and very patient thank you so much⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Karla H
July 8, 2023
Super nice place I wish the place have water around but the campground in front have plenty know 😄and Harle was so helpful and very patient thank you so much⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Anthony D
June 25, 2023
Showers not working. If I would have know I would have came prepared.
Anthony D
June 25, 2023
Showers not working. If I would have know I would have came prepared.
Nick G
June 8, 2022
Not the vibe. No campfires and very small campsites, all very close together. No lake access. Do yourself a favor and drive another hour or two in literally any other direction and you’ll find a better spot
Nick G
June 8, 2022
Not the vibe. No campfires and very small campsites, all very close together. No lake access. Do yourself a favor and drive another hour or two in literally any other direction and you’ll find a better spot
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
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- 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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