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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
Hospital Flat Campground lies along the Kern River upstream from Lake Isabella.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
Campers can self pay at the entrance station.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
One of two group sites at Hospital Flat Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
A narrow paved road loops through the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
Sites have a parking pull in, picnic table and fire pit with grill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
There is access to a calmer swimming area in the river beside site 24.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
The Kern River as it passes by Hospital Flat Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
Water is available throughout the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
Camp sites at Hospital Flat Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
A few sites overlook the river.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/17/2022
Vault bathrooms at Hospital Flat Campground.