Live Oak South Campground campground
Live Oak South Campground
Reservations are accepted at Live Oak South Campground, allowing you to secure your spot ahead of time. This is especially helpful during peak seasons when the campground tends to fill up quickly. It is advisable to make a reservation to ensure availability.
The best time to visit Live Oak South Campground is during the spring and fall seasons. The weather during these times is generally pleasant with mild temperatures and less rainfall. It is important to note that the campground can get crowded during weekends and holidays, so planning your trip accordingly is recommended.
While camping in this area, it is worth exploring the surrounding natural beauty. The campground is located near various hiking trails, offering opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature walks and discover stunning vistas. However, campers should be cautious of the presence of poison oak in the area and take necessary precautions to avoid contact with it.
In summary, Live Oak South Campground in California offers a range of amenities, accepts reservations, and is best visited during the spring and fall seasons. With its beautiful surroundings and nearby hiking trails, it provides a great opportunity to reconnect with nature. However, campers should be mindful of poison oak in the area and plan their trip accordingly.
What's on-site at Live Oak South Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Live Oak South Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak North & South | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Live Oak North Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Live Oak Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Tillie Creek Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Tillie Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Live Oak South Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Kern R Nr Onyx Ca | 105 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Fountain Springs Ca | 21 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Cholollo Campground Nr Porterville Ca | 19 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca | 34 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Live Oak South Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inyokern 9.4 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beach Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Casa Vieja Meadows | 169.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Giant Sequoia National Monument
- Wilderness Domeland
- Scodie Park
- National Wild And Scenic River Kern, California
- Bright Star Wilderness
- Chimney Peak Wilderness
Boat launches
- Kern County
- Daedrich Ranch Road, Wofford Heights
- Highway 178 10716-10726, Lake Isabella
- Kern Canyon Road Bodfish
- Sandy Flat Put-In/Take-Out Boating Site
Fishing spots
- Lake Isabella
- Isabella Lake
- South Fork Kern River
- Hanning Flat Dispersed Area
- Cedar Creek
- Dry Meadow Creek
Paddle runs
- Isabella Lake Dam To 7 Miles Downstream
- Sandy Flat Camp To Democrat Picnic Area
- Southern Boundary Of Wsr To Nf Boundary
- 7 Miles From Isabella Dam To 20.2 Miles From Isabella Dam
- 20.2 Miles Downstream Of Isabella Dam To Western Nf Boundary
- Table Meadow Creek To Kern River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Live Oak South Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Live Oak South Campground
Can I make reservations at Live Oak South Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Live Oak South Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Live Oak South Campground.