Chico Flat Dispersed Camping
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageChico Flat Dispersed Camping
Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. Ther 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
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Free of charge.
Restrictions
Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water’s edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited.
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