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Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds

USFS · Group Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Group Campground
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
35.6907, -118.4252
Last verified
September 18, 2026
35.6907° N · 118.4252° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Camp 9 Lakeside Campgrounds offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including: group camping (max 35 occupants), waterskiing, boating, swimming, and fishing in the lake. Mobility-impaired access to the beach. Full shade. A motocross track and shooting range are nearby.

From the USFS.

Is Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds free?

No. Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds?

From Kernville, go south on Sierra Way/ County Road 521, then turn west on access road to the lake.

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What are the rules at Camp 9 Lakeside Group Campgrounds?

No ATVs or OHVs in the campground. Must stay in designated roadways and watch for signs where vehicles are prohibited.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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