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Hospital Flat Campground

Sequoia National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Hospital Flat Campground is a campground in Sequoia National Forest, California with 32 campsites. Hospital Flat Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Hospital Flat Campground is located at 35.8280° N, 118.4581° W.

people allowed on 31 of 32 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 24

Hospital Flat Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Hospital Flat Campground

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Standard 31
Group 1

What an RV fits

20 ft15 sites
30 ft12 sites
40 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, climbing, photography.

All sites at Hospital Flat Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA HOSPITAL FLAT loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
004	Standard	6	30 ft
005	Standard	6	30 ft
006	Standard	6	30 ft
007	Standard	6	40 ft
008	Standard	6	-
009	Standard	6	-
010	Standard	6	-
011	Standard	6	20 ft
012	Standard	6	30 ft
013	Standard	6	30 ft
014	Standard	6	30 ft
016	Standard	6	20 ft
017	Standard	6	20 ft
018	Standard	6	20 ft
019	Standard	6	20 ft
020	Standard	6	20 ft

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
021	Standard	6	20 ft
022	Standard	6	20 ft
023	Standard	6	20 ft
024	Standard	6	20 ft
025	Standard	6	20 ft
026	Standard	6	20 ft
027	Standard	6	30 ft
028	Group	24	-
032	Standard	6	30 ft
033	Standard	6	20 ft
034	Standard	6	20 ft
035	Standard	6	30 ft
036	Standard	6	30 ft
037	Standard	6	30 ft
038	Standard	6	30 ft
039	Standard	6	20 ft

About Hospital Flat Campground

Overview

Hospital Flat Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites on a single loop along the river. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,000 feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows line the riverbanks.

Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for 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. 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.

Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.

Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Rules and notices at Hospital Flat Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Hospital Flat Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Pitching a tent may be difficult due to abundant rocks in the campsites. No more than 1 2-person tent per site is recommended.

In accordance with standard industry practices, ExplorUS will be assessing an additional vehicle fee of $8.00 per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.

No hookups or showers available

No ATV or ORV allowed in campground

Site length includes tow vehicle

Click here for more information on Sequoia National Forest

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.

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Hospital Flat Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Hospital Flat Campground?

Hospital Flat Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Hospital Flat Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Hospital Flat Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Hospital Flat Campground have?

Hospital Flat Campground has 32 campsites.