chico Flat Campground
USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.8235, -118.4622
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This area is currently partially closed to camping per Forest Order 0513-21-13- There is no camping within 350 feet of the Kern River - this area is day-use only until further notice. See link above for further details and map. Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. There is no water available at this location. Portable toilets and trash receptacles are available during summer months. See Larger Picture Here. Dispersed Camping Rules, Regulations, and Tips
From the USFS.
Is chico Flat Campground free?
Yes. chico Flat Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.
How do I get to chico Flat Campground?
chico Flat Campground is at 35.8235, -118.4622. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
What are the rules at chico Flat Campground?
Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water 's edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited.
Nearby
- HOSPITAL FLAT0.4 mi
- Hospital Flat Campground0.4 mi
- THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUND0.6 mi
- Camp 31.0 mi
- CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND1.1 mi
- HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND1.5 mi
- Headquarters Campground2.0 mi
- HEADQUARTERS2.0 mi
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.
