Camping Season almost here! Looking for a campsite in So Cal.

[pacifico23]

Finally camp season is almost here! I wasnt able to go last year due to some health problems with my dog that literally kept me from going on any vacation for 4 months or so. We are trying to plan our first trip of the year we are looking for a campground that accommodates these activities within the vicinity of the campgrounds...

1) Fishing
2) Hiking/ Backpacking
3)Shooting
4) Dog Friendly
5) Somewhat smaller or secluded campsite. ( Cant stand those huge campsite)

Usualy we go up to Lee Vining, Independence, and everywhere in between. But we have a feeling the Sierras may be little too cold in late april. So we are looking for somewhere we can do some fishing, maybe drive somewhere secluded 10-15 minutes away to posssibly do some shooting. And hiking or backpacking. We were maybe thinking of doing a 3-5 mile backpacking hike, and stay overnight and then head back to our main camp the next day.

Any suggestions on a campsite like this? I know there are plenty in the sierra area. But we may have to wait a little for that. We are looking anywhere in so cal to central California. Any tips or help would be great!

[762cavalier]

Almost here? I have already been out camping three times this year.
Wish I could help you with the so cal thing but its a little far from my stomping grounds.

[gau17]

Joshua tree

[Alan Halcon]

No fishing in Joshua tree, but it is amazingly gorgeous.

[devilinblack]

Joshua tree

Good luck with the fish. Oh, and no shooting since it's a National Park.

Seriously though, if you find such a place let me know. I like going up near Monache Meadows, but I'm sure that's completely snowed in still. I may make a drive up that way one weekend to check though.

[UnitedWeStand]

Kern River FTW!!!!!!

[Alan Halcon]

Kern River is awesome, but what is the current river condition? Also, is it still under snow?

[porky]

primitive/secluded camping -yep

Fishing-uh huh

shooting-oh yeah!

Near socal- a little over two hours away

The Kern!

Just went there for the first time and had a blast-literally!
Not too far away
not as cold as the high sierras
great fishing in early/late April- before the spring run off-

[ar15robert]

Another for kern.In the spring we usually just stay at a campground on the upper kern near mcnallys.

In the summer we head 45 min north to a more secluded spot.

[shoupdawg]

Okay, where in the kern? i googled and it said no firearms.

[UnitedWeStand]

We usually camp along Kern River and you can do some shooting at down at Lake Isabelle.
Kern River Valley Gun

[toddthedog]

i just went there and lots of snow. i have a 4x4 with snow tires and berally made it pass mcnallys restraunt. water flows are low but dont have an exact number but its great in the summer and there is everything to do there. i mean it sucks and dont go there. i dont want to many people there.

[pacifico23]

primitive/secluded camping -yep

Fishing-uh huh

shooting-oh yeah!

Near socal- a little over two hours away

The Kern!

Just went there for the first time and had a blast-literally!
Not too far away
not as cold as the high sierras
great fishing in early/late April- before the spring run off-

This is perfect!!! My god is this perfect. Mmm those trout look delicious. Some good eating right there. Where around the kern is this? I don't think I've ever camped the Kern River before. Where was this at on the kern? Haha got driving directions to that are? thanks!

[pacifico23]

Okay, where in the kern? i googled and it said no firearms.

So wait, can you shoot or not around there? We don't mind driving 15 minutes away or so from camp. But we def don't want to go to a gun club or range or something. We we'd would like to do some outdoor shooting.

[toddthedog]

there is a place on the upper kern called chaulkin flats i think. its right before mcnallys restraunt and its free to camp there. there are no hook ups but its reall nice. just make sure you get your fire permit online.