Sandy Flat Campground

206 reviews

Caliente, CA 93518, USA
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Sandy Flat Campground Introduce

Sandy Flat Campground offers a unique camping experience nestled along the banks of the Kern River in Caliente, CA. Known for its stunning natural beauty, this campground provides an ideal getaway for those who love the outdoors. The campsite is situated in a hilly terrain dotted with wildflowers and boulders, creating a rugged yet picturesque setting. While it’s close to a road, the main downside being some car noise, Sandy Flat compensates with its proximity to the Kern River, offering a peaceful escape just minutes away from Kern City's attractions.

One of the standout features of Sandy Flat Campground is its accessibility to potable water and pit toilets. Although there are no showers available on-site, the campsite ensures that basic amenities are provided for a comfortable stay. The campground’s layout is designed to be easy to navigate, with ample shade and privacy for each site. Whether you’re glamping in an RV or pitching a tent, you’ll find yourself surrounded by nature’s beauty, with the soothing sounds of the Kern River nearby.

Location-wise, Sandy Flat Campground strikes a perfect balance between seclusion and accessibility. It’s located at a comfortable distance from Kern City, making it easy to explore local attractions. Within a 15-minute drive, visitors can enjoy a cold beer at Kern Brewing or browse through the charming antique shops in town. This combination of natural beauty and urban convenience makes Sandy Flat an ideal base for exploring both the great outdoors and local sights.

Environment: Hilly terrain with wildflowers and boulders, riverside location
Proximity to Kern River: Just a 1-minute walk away
Amenities: Potable water, pit toilets
Activities: Hiking, fishing, swimming, boating
Location: Near Kern City, offering easy access to local attractions

Customer feedback highlights the campground’s natural beauty and convenience. Many visitors praise its serene setting, with one guest describing it as “gorgeous” and a “perfect spot for privacy.” Another visitor noted that while the proximity to the road brings some noise, the trade-off is worth it for the stunning views and access to the Kern River. Overall, Sandy Flat Campground consistently receives high praise for its balance of nature and accessibility.

For those seeking an outdoor adventure combined with small-town charm, Sandy Flat Campground is a top choice. Whether you’re looking to unwind under the stars or explore local attractions, this campsite offers something for everyone. Don’t miss out on experiencing the beauty of Kern River and the surrounding area at Sandy Flat Campground.

Location

California Kern County Caliente

Customer Reviews

4.0

206 reviews

Leni Popova

Mar 08, 2025

Absolutely gorgeous riverside campground - don't be fooled by the name, Sandy Flats is a hilly, wildflower & boulder-filler riverside camp. The only downside is it is very near a road, so there is a lot of car noise audible, otherwise would be perfect! Potable water and pit toilets. No showers.

Adam Gorski

Oct 18, 2024

Located a comfortable distance outside Kern City proper, you find yourself in a gorgeous venue with clean bathrooms, water spigots near every campground, and a 1 minute walk into the Kern River. An easy to navigate campground will lead you to many wonderful spots that sport ample shade and the feeling of privacy. A short 15 minute drive puts you into Kern City where you can enjoy a cold beer and delicious bite at Kern brewing or peruse the antique town nearby! You'll find yourself ending your day and falling asleep outside of the crowds and lights in a gorgeous location while simultaneously being right next to all the rad stuff to enjoy. I highly recommend this site!

Daniel Perez

Dec 23, 2024

Beautiful campground with a great view and river access. The restrooms were pretty much clean and it was nice, quiet and clean. Will be back during the summer.

rebecca bogaert

Aug 23, 2023

My group and I stayed for 2 nights and had an amazing time! The views are beautiful, a quick walk to the river edge from our campaite and a major plus is the bathrooms were always stocked with TP 😆 The camp hosts were some of the best hosts I've met, super friendly and welcoming! I already have plans on returning with friends. Thank you Kenny and Jackie for making our stay that much better!

kylie north

Jun 21, 2023

HOT SPRINGS IS NO MORE. I came out here hoping to head over to the mineral hot springs. Sadly the sheriffs department destroyed it. There is another one I heard of but was not able to make it to. It’s on all trails under Remington hot springs. It had recently been commented on saying that there is only 1 pool currently. The rest are under water. The river is running HIGH ! Not good for swimming or tubing. But very beautiful and can kind of put your feet in. Camp ground is clean ! Good views. Fresh water ! It tastes good too. Lake Isabella is moments away ! Good for boating and swimming. We went up to kernville about 15 minute drive from sandy flats. Cute little town ! We enjoyed the kernville brewery. As well as a white water rafting ride with the south sierra company. Would love to come back when the water is a little calmer.

Ron Murray

Apr 29, 2025

Nice small campground near play isabella just off of highway, one seventy eight, near kernville and the kern river.