No campsites available in the county operated portion, but several campgrounds operated by the Sequoia National Forest surround the lake. Auxiliary Dam and Paradise Cove campgrounds are located at the south end of the lake off Highway 178. Main Dam campground offers 82 campsites off Highway 155. Highway 155 south of Wofford Heights. On the east side of the lake there is the private Camp 9 campground and free Stine Cove Recreation Area.
Camping is permitted throughout the forest with seasonal fire restrictions.
The Mount Pinos District headquarters is housed in the Chuchupate Ranger Station in Lockwood Valley near Mount Pinos about 45 miles south of Bakersfield. All campgrounds are free except for McGill and Mt. Pinos campgrounds, which charge a fee No reservations. Located 25 miles north of Mojave on Highway 14. Offers 50 primitive campsites. Camping trailers and campers up to 30 feet long are allowed.