BOULDER GULCH
Sequoia National Forest, CABoulder Gulch serves the equestrian crowd with 78 sites spread across the high desert foothills at 2,650 feet, a short drive from Lake Isabella. The paved sites and flush toilets make it a civilized base camp for riders exploring the Giant Sequoia National Monument, though anyone can book here.
Campground Details
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 78
- 💵Fee per Night
- $36
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 2,650 ft
- 📍GPS
- 35.67121, -118.47056
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 📞Phone
- 760-376-1815
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The campground sits in high desert country within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, where the Sierra Nevada foothills roll toward Lake Isabella. About 58 of the sites are paved — a mix that suggests some variation in the layout, though the equestrian designation means expect horse trailers and the occasional whinny at dawn. Flush toilets and a fish cleaning station handle the basics.
At 2,650 feet, you're in that sweet spot where desert meets mountain forest. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile on-site stocks books, maps, camping supplies, and local art if you need to resupply or forgot something essential.
What to Know
Reservations are required, and at $36 per night, this isn't bargain camping. The equestrian focus means spring and fall are prime seasons — summer gets brutal in the high desert, and winter can be unpredictable at this elevation. Even if you're not bringing horses, the paved sites and developed amenities make this a solid choice for RVs and trailers.
Nearby
Lake Isabella sits just down the road with trout and bass fishing, plus the full menu of water sports: boating, windsurfing, swimming, water skiing. The contrast between high desert camp and lake recreation gives you options depending on the day's mood.
Hiking, horseback, and mountain biking trails thread through the area, though the source doesn't specify which trailheads are closest. You're in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, which means access to that 1.1 million-acre forest stretching from 1,000 to 12,000 feet — plenty of room to find your own piece of Sierra Nevada country.