Pioneer Point

Overview

Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Sites

78 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

760-376-1815

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Pioneer Point, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Cannell TrailheadTrailhead · 9.0 mi from campShow on map
• PCT - California Section FHike · 85.6 mi long · Long-distance trail · 16.8 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Tehachapi Pass to Walker Pass.

  Show on map
• Woodpecker TrailHike · 15.5 mi long · 17.2 mi from campShow on map
• Cabin Spur TrailHike · 2.0 mi long · 18.9 mi from campShow on map
• Sirretta TrailHike · 9.0 mi long · 19.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Vista PointViewpoint · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• White RockPeak · 3,497 ft · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Rocky PointPeak · 2,858 ft · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Greenhorn CaveCave · 8.0 mi from campShow on map
• Salmon Creek FallsWaterfall · 18.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.