Hobo
Its 23 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site Electric: $28 per night. Hobo is a National Forest campground near Lake Isabella, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 17 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site Electric: $28 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 23
- Tent sites
- 20
- Walk-in sites
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 17 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
23 sites; the longest takes a 17 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Walk to | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 1 |
| 2 | A | Walk to | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 2 |
| 3 | A | Walk to | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 3 |
| 5 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 1 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 5 |
| 6 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 6 |
| 7 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 7 |
| 8 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 8 |
| 9 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 9 |
| 10 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 13 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 10 |
| 11 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 11 |
| 12 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 12 |
| 13 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 13 |
| 14 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 14 |
| 15 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 17 |
| 18 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 18 |
| 19 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 19 |
| 20 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 20 |
| 21 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 21 |
| 22 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 22 |
| 24 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 24 |
| 25 | A | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 25 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,261 ft
35.5745, -118.5288 in Kern. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Hobo?
Sites at Hobo are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10046933).
How much does it cost to camp at Hobo?
Camping at Hobo costs Single Site Electric: $28 per night.
How many campsites does Hobo have?
Hobo has 23 campsites, including 20 tent sites and 3 walk-in sites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Hobo?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Hobo.
Does Hobo have RV hookups?
No. Hobo has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 17 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Hobo?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Hobo; 23 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Hobo?
No. Hobo has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Hobo?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hobo.
Who manages Hobo?
Hobo is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Hobo
Sandy Flat - Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Site one(50 persons): $229.00
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Closed for Construction
- Sites
- 80
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Lake Isabella and campgrounds in Kern.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01