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BOATING
Permits are required by Kern County Parks and Recreation to launch all watercraft at Lake Isabella. Fees are $45 annually, or $15 for a 3 day pass. They are available at most local bait and some local fueling stations stores including Big Ed's (Tel. # 760-379-4170 ). For details on Boat Permits please use this link:
Kern County Parks and Recreation
Several boat launches are available around the lake including the main and auxilary dams. For boat launch locations please see the
Lake Maps
page.
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WARNING!
Lake Isabella contains many unmarked underwater hazards such as boulders and trees as it is a man-made reservoir and water levels vary. Wind gusts can also occur. Please maintain a keen eye and use appropriate boating speed for weather conditions. Boating is restricted to daylight hours only, please boat safely and always use life vests!
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COMMUNITY
Lake Isabella is surrounded by the communities of :
Lake Isabella
Wofford Heights
Kernville
Mt. Mesa
Southlake
Our valley has a shopping and service economy to suit all your needs so no need to stress out about packing everything before your trip. From grocers to clothing and sporting goods, the Kern Valley has it all!
See our
Local Directory
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With its serene surroundings and pleasant weather, Lake Isabella is an ideal place for your next family fishing vacation! Nothing bonds the family more than an outdoor adventure of camping and fishing!
Plan your trip to Lake Isabella Today!
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LAKE ISABELLA INFO
CAMPING
Lake Isabella's shores are surrounded by camping facilities for individuals,families and large camping groups. There are both developed campgrounds with full RV Hookups and undeveloped sites. Some have a daily fee while others are acessible with an annual Southern Sierra Pass. Rates vary per campground, so rather than give you misinformation, you can contact the local ranger station at Tel. # (760) 379-5646 or use the following links.
Use these links for info on:
Southern Sierra Pass
Maps of Federal Campsites Around Lake
Detailed Campsite Information
Printable Map of Lake Isabella
Campsite Reservations
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CAMPFIRE PERMITS
Campfire permits are available for free and required for all undeveloped campgrounds. They can be obtained electronically by clicking
HERE
or in person at the following ranger office:
Kern River Ranger District - Lake Isabella Office
4875 Ponderosa Drive
P.O. Box 3810
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Telephone: 760-379-5646
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
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From Wikipedia:
Lake Isabella is a man-made earthen reservoir in Kern County, California that consists of a main and auxiliary dam. It was formed in 1953 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dammed the Kern River at the junction of its two forks at Whiskey Flat. At 11,000 acres (45 kmē), it is one of the largest reservoirs in California. The area is in the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range and the lake itself is located in low mountains at an elevation of approximately 2,500 feet (760 m) where summer temperatures reach over 100 degrees (°F) but low enough to avoid winter snows on the surrounding ridges. Lake Isabella is located about 40 miles (65 km) northeast of Bakersfield, and is the main water supply for that city. Lake Isabella can be reached by car from Bakersfield or the Mojave Desert via state Highway 178 and from Delano via Highway 155.
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