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Lake Isabella / Kern River KOA
- 15627 Highway 178
- Weldon, CA 93283
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11 mi E of town of Lake Isabella on Hwy 178. 32 mi W on 178 from Hwy 14.
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Off-road enthusiasts can access miles of trails right from the campground, and facilities for boating, fishing, river sports, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, golfing, skiing or snowboarding are just a short drive away.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love this KOA. Ideally located in the Sierra Mountains, the campground also backs up to the Kern River Preserve. Poised midway between Southern California and Yosemite or Death Valley, this KOA offers easy access to acclaimed whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Kern River. Enjoy nearby lake access for boating, jet skiing, fishing, windsurfing or swimming. Off-road enthusiasts can access miles of trails right from the campground. Facilities for golfing, skiing or snowboarding are a short drive away. Visit the Trail of a Hundred Giants, Silver City Ghost Town and the Native American Cultural Center, hike to waterfalls or experience natural water slides. At this KOA, you'll find everything from large, shady pull thrus to tent sites, a family pool, splash pad, playground, game room, general store and pub. Ice cream socials, crafts, games for all ages, pancake breakfasts and movie nights help make your stay great!
Meet Your Hosts
We are here to make your stay the best it can be. When you see us around the campground let us know what you think, we always want to here from you.
Campground Amenities
- Full Hook-Up Pull Through Sites
- Shade Trees
- General Store fully stocked with your camping needs
- Microwave
- Laundry Facilities
- Friday Night Ice Cream Socials (May 8th-Sept. 31st)
- Game Room
- Volleyball
- Hiking
- Full Hook-Up Back-In Sites
- Fire Rings
- New Camper Kitchen - Fully covered, featuring electric grill and griddle, stove top burners, sinks, and microwave
- Pub with pool table, happy hour from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Showers
- Outdoor Movie Nights (May 8 - Sept. 31st)
- Sunday Pancake Breakfast (May 8 - Sept. 31st)
- Horseshoes
- Let us know, activities can be planned for your special event.
- Water and Electric
- Picnic Tables
- Coffee Bar
- Bathrooms
- Splash Pad (Coming Summer 2009)
- Saturday Relay Races and Balloon Toss (May 8th-Sept. 31st)
- Playground
- Banana Bikes (available with charge)
- Families
Campground Activities
Some Activities are seasonal (May 8th - October 1st). Activities can be planned for your special event.
Outdoor Movie Night
Saturday's after dusk, come watch a family movie under the stars. There are games and fun leading up to the movie.
Ice Cream Social
Every Friday Night at 7:30pm enjoy FREE ICE CREAM on us. Just bring your bowl and we'll fill it up.
Relay Races and Water Balloon Toss
On Saturdays children of all ages (and adults too) can join in on the Relay Races and Water Balloon Toss.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday Mornings Enjoy our FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST. From 8am-9am just walk on over and find your breakfast being cooked just for you. Coffee and Juice too!
Swimming Pool
Enjoy the sun, at one of our poolside tables. Small wading pool and larger pool.
Splash Pad
Come see our NEW water play area. This is yet another way to stay cool and have fun at the same time this summer.
KOA Banana Bikes
These bikes are so much fun to ride around the campground. There are small, medium and larger bikes for children and adults of all ages. See a host at front desk for rental, and helmets.
Playground/Activity Center
Our playground area includes volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, swings and a play structure.
Game Room
Our game room air hockey, car races and video games for your enjoyment.
Flashlight Hunt
Use your flashlight after dark to hunt down sweet treats.
Local Attractions
Kern River Valley
Isabella Lake
Sequoia National Forest
Isabella Dam
Roads End
Keysville
Wofford Heights
Trail of 100 Giants (Redwoods)
Silver City Ghost Town and Museum
Native American Cultural Center
Waterfall and Natural Water Slides
Golf Course
Ski Resort
Downhill and cross-country skiing
Boat Rentals
Boat Ramp
Fishing
White Water Rafting
Full Hook-up Pull Thru Sites
(maximum 90 ft)
One and Two Room Cabins
General Store
Pub and Grub
Swimming Pool
(May 1st - October 31st)
Splash Pad - NEW in 2009
(May 1st - October 31st)
Playground
Volleyball
Horseshoes
Game-room
Activities
Hiking
Laundry Facilities
Dump Station
Propane
New Camper Kitchen
Fully Covered. Features electric grill, electric griddle, stove top burners, sinks, electricity, microwave and picnic tables. Great for families and groups.
All Groups Welcome
Activities and accommodations customized for your personal group.
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Upcoming Events
2012
Luau Weekend June 8-10
5th Annual Luau Weekend
Join us for our Luau Weekend with Pig Roast Dinner and Luau dancers!
*Get into the summer swing with a festive island party*
Complimentary Activities throughout the weekend:
- Pig Roast Dinner
- Luau Show
- Ice Cream Social
- Pancake Breakfast
- Hula Hoop Contest
- Limbo Contest
- Hay Rides
- Movie Night
White Water Wednesday June 15th
Come for the best priced rafting day on the Kern River
Reservation for rafting a must through Kernville Chamber.
Get 1/2 half with us Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday IF you come to raft! If you have not rafted yet this is the time to try it out.
www.kernvillechamber.org/events/white-water-wednesday.html
Children’s fishing derby -- June
4th of July Fireworks Show
Saturday June 30th
Yes you are reading correct, 4th of July Fireworks on June 30th
Show starting between 9 to 9:30, set off from Engineer pointAnnual Rubber Ducky Race -- August
Ho Down Weekend September 7-9, 2012
4th Annual Ho-down Weekend
Join us for our Ho-down Weekend with hay rides, games and a good old time!
*End the summer with a rip roar’n western gathering*
Complimentary Activities throughout this weekend:
- Cowboy BBQ Dinner
- Western Dancing
- Ice Cream Social
- Pancake Breakfast
- Roping Contest
- Hay Rides
- Kids Flashlight Parade
- Western Movie Night
18th Annual Kern River Valley Autumn Nature and Vulture Festival
Watch the great yearly Turkey Vulture Migration that comes right over and all around the campground. The Festival is just down the road at the Audubon Kern River Preserve.
Saturday September 29, 2012
Halloween Haunted Campground Event Weekends
Oct 19-21, 2012 Oct 26-28, 2012 Come join in the spooky family fun event weekends with the main event being
free admission
to our Haunted Campsites for registered guests. Also enjoy an ice-scream social, crafts, on site pumpkin patch, free pancake breakfast and more. We will have a prize for the best decorated/carved pumpkin for each weekend.As an added bonus, stay two nights and get 20% off both nights.
Stampede Rodeo
Oct 15-16 1pm at McNally Rodeo Arena, Kernville Chamber 760.376.2629
Thanksgiving Weekend November 21-25, 2012
Get together with family and friends and relax with us. A great time to explore the numerous single and double track OHV trails available right out of the campground with countless more in the area.
Complimentary Activities throughout the holiday:
- Hot Chocolate social
- Ice Cream Social
- Movie Night
- Pancake Breakfast
- Tie Dye
- Flashlight Parade
- Craft
- Annual Caravan to....
Lake Isabella Christmas Parade -- November
Nov 26 34th annual LAKE ISABELLA CHRISTMAS PARADE, 11am, Kern River Valley Chamber, 760.379.5236
Whiskey Flat Days -- February
Feb 16 Whiskey Flat COWBOY AUCTION, at Ewing's on the Kern. Sign-ups at 6pm,
Auction at 7pm. Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629 or Tony Cain, 760.378.3408
Feb 17 KRV WOMAN’S CLUB WHISKEY FLAT KICK OFF LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW,
Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights, doors open 10am, Marian 760.376.4578
Feb 17-20 55th annual WHISKEY FLAT DAYS – Whiskey Flat (a.k.a. Kernville), celebrates
life in the 1850’s. Includes parade, carnival, music, dancing, crafts – always on
Presidents’ weekend - Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629
Feb 18-19 WHISKEY FLAT WILD WEST DAZE RODEO, 1pm at McNally Rodeo Arena,
Kernville Chamber 760.376.2629. Get your pre sale tickets around town or
at the Kernville Chamber office.
Keysville Classic March 30-April 1
Mountain Bike Races for all ages
Trials courses
Lots of fun in the nearby Keysville Area
www.keyesvilleracing.com
The Dates for the 2012 Keyesville Classic are set for March 30-April 1 2012!!!!! it will be another great event and we look forward to seeing you there again!!
23rd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby March 31st weekend
$20/night full hookup sites during the derby
March 31, April 1, 2, 2012 What is being called the world's largest amateur trout derby, the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is now in its 23rd year. Held at one of largest fresh water lakes in southern California, located less than three hours north of the Los Angeles area. With over $250,000 in prizes up for grabs, the 2012 event is looking to be the best yet.Many more area events . . .
For more information on other events please call 1-800-562-2085 or send a fax to (760)378-4669.
