FRENCH GULCH
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 760-376-1815
- Coordinates
- 35.6578, -118.4806
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National Forest. Recreation Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams. Facilities French Gulch can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests. A marina and boat ramps are available at Lake Isabella, just to the southeast. This facility is operated by ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online. Natural Features Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the Sequoia National Forest takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
From the managing agency.
Is FRENCH GULCH free?
We do not have a fee on record for FRENCH GULCH. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to FRENCH GULCH?
FRENCH GULCH is at 35.6578, -118.4806. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- French Gulch Group Campground0.1 mi
- Pioneer Point Campground0.6 mi
- PIONEER POINT0.6 mi
- HUNGRY GULCH1.0 mi
- BOULDER GULCH1.1 mi
- Hungry Gulch Campground1.1 mi
- Boulder Gulch Campground1.2 mi
- Auxiliary Dam Campground1.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
