Description

California, Auxiliary Dam Recreation Site and Campground

Directions:

The open camping area is located near the Isabella Lake Dam on highway 178.  From the town of Lake. Isabella go north on highway 178 for approximately two miles.  The recreation area entrance will be on the left side.  

Note: The campground does not have an address however, the Campbase map provided here is accurate for the location of the campground.  Please see the "Map" tab.  

Comment

Auxiliary Dam Recreation Site is an open campging area along the shore of Lake Isabella.  Recreation area roads are all dirt.  Limited shade available.  Entrance fee is $10.  Located at 2,500 feet, the recreation area is open all year.  Camp spots are first come, first served.  There are approximately 15 camp spots near the restroom and highway.  The spots have a picnic table and a fire ring.  They are easier to get into than the spots down on the lake.  Roads down to the lake are a bit rough.  Most campers do camp along the water.  Around the lake is open dry camping.  There are no restrooms or water down in this area along the lake.  There is a camp host near the entrance to the campground.  There is no off roading equipment allowed in the Auxiliary Dam Recreatin Area. 

Permits are required for any kind of fire. 

There are no showers and only a few shade trees.