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Live Oak Campground in California
Very Hard to BookNational Forest

Live Oak Campground

Sequoia National Forest, California

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As of September 2026, Live Oak Campground is a campground in Sequoia National Forest, California with 1 campsite. Live Oak Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Live Oak Campground is located at 35.7022ยฐ N, 118.4607ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
100

Live Oak Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
  • Reservations close: 1 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for Live Oak Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Live Oak Campground

  • Group 1

What an RV fits

  • 30 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at Live Oak Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA LIVE OAK loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Group10030 ft

About Live Oak Campground

Overview

Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.

Recreation

Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accomodate up to 150 people and a combination of 30 vehicles and RVs. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate elevation of 2,500 feet.

Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower Kern River.

Sequoia National Forest 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 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

Live Oak provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park. The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby within Giant Sequoia National Monument.

The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment.

Contact Info

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

Rules and notices at Live Oak Campground

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

Notices from Recreation.gov

Six people per site including children

No electric hookups available

No off-road vehicle use in the campground

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.

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.

Live Oak Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Live Oak Campground?

Live Oak Campground is rated "Very 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 Live Oak Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Live Oak 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 Live Oak Campground have?

Live Oak Campground has 1 campsites.

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