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Hotels Close to Lake Isabella

  • Motel 6 Porterville (1 miles - starting at $37)
  • Comfort Suites Tulare (20 miles - starting at $55)
  • Days Inn Tulare Ca (20 miles - starting at $70)
  • Hampton Inn And Suites Tulare (20 miles - starting at $83)
  • Comfort Suites Visalia (23 miles - starting at $169)
  • Americas Best Value Inn (24 miles - starting at $110)
  • Comfort Inn And Suites Sequoia (25 miles - starting at $69)
  • Hampton Inn Visalia (25 miles - starting at $119)
  • Information on Lake Isabella

    Information on Lake Isabella:

    Isabella Lake is a large, man-made reservoir constructed in 1953. It is located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Spring runoff from the Kern River (both the North and South Forks) is stored in the reservoir to prevent flooding in Bakersfield and provides water to agricultural communities during the summer.

    There are several campgrounds surrounding Lake Isabella that offer showers, piped water, campsites, RV sites (no hook-ups).

    Directions to Lake Isabella:

    Lake Isabella can be accessed year around. From the Los Angeles area, take I-5 to Bakersfield. Take State Highway 178 northeast to Lake Isabella (approximately one-hour from Bakersfield).

    Fishing at Lake Isabella
    Species of fish in Lake Isabella: Bluegill:Crappie:Largemouth Bass:White Catfish
    It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)

    Lake Isabella Facts:
    Lake Isabella is a Natural Lake

    Visiting Info for Lake Isabella
    Best Season to visit Lake Isabella is: April - November

    For more information on Lake Isabella contact:

    National Forest or Park: Sequoia National Forest
    Address: 1839 South Newcomb St.
    City: Porterville Zip: 93257
    Phone: 559-784-1500
    Email: Mailroom_R5_Sequoia@fs.fed.us

    Attractions Near Lake Isabella

    Lakes

    Shaver Lake (64 miles)
    Courtright Wishon Reservoirs (64 miles)
    Edison Florence Reservoirs (64 miles)
    Merced River (64 miles)
    Huntington Lake (64 miles)

    Beaches

    San Luis Obispo (107 miles)
    Pismo Beach (112 miles)
    Morro Bay (113 miles)
    Avila Beach (114 miles)
    San Simeon (123 miles)

    Mountains

    Mammoth Mountain (107 miles)
    Santa Monica Mountains (134 miles)
    Charleston Peak (185 miles)
    La Madre Mountain (198 miles)

    National Parks

    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (30 miles)
    Carrizo Plain Natonal Monument (75 miles)
    Devils Post Pile National Monument (107 miles)
    Yosemite National Park (119 miles)
    Death Valley Adventures (122 miles)
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