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Dinosoles
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject: Lake Isabella Camping |
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Thinking of making my first Lake Isabella trip in the next few weeks. I had a couple of questions hopefully someone can answer for me ?
1. Where is the best place to camp - ie, Far away from Jetskis - fishing boats with close water access and cross shore winds?
2. Are there any campsites that have shower / bathroom facilites ?
3. Do you suggest getting a permit if im planning on going weekends and if so where do I purchase it ?
4. Do they allow dogs at the campsites ?
5. Any other suggestions - pointers - would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and happy sailing. |
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pshaw
Joined: 24 Apr 1996 Posts: 75 Location: Mill Valley
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*Matt*
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 67
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dtran
Joined: 30 May 1998 Posts: 10
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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You can camp by the lake shore. Most windsurfers stay at the Ghetto or Auxillary Dam. The Ghetto is about 1/3 mile past the Auxillary Dam turnoff, at the Old Isabella Road. You drive through the boat ramp parking lot. There are outhouses, but no shower facilities at the Ghetto or Aux Dam.
On the weekend of May 16-18, there is an Ezzy demo. The place will be packed with windsurfers. |
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noflyzoneallstar
Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 22 Location: LA
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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This weekend is looking good at the lake, maybe a little chilly.
Aux Dam and the Ghetto are definitely the spots, especially for your first trip. Drive onto the dirt and camp anywhere - inches from the water if you like. Avoid the soft sand if you are in a 2wd vehicle or pulling a trailer. I think dogs are OK. There are primitive bathrooms at both spots, no showers but a big freshwater bathtub.
You can't really avoid the jetski crowd in the summer at the main spots but there are fewer when its cool and the moto crowds on the water thin out a bit when the wind really picks up. Last time I bought a permit it was from the gas station in town.
The weather can make camping a challenge, esp. if you don't have an RV. There is absolutely no shade and I've seen tents literally flattened by the wind and blown into the lake. Actually that was my tent, now I just sleep in the back of my truck. |
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