page_title: Isabella Dam
section_title: Recreation
hierarchical_section_title: Isabella Dam / Recreation
caption_attribution_description: English: Isabella Recreation Sites
context_page_description: Isabella Dam is an embankment dam located in the Kern River Valley, about halfway down the Kern River course, between the towns of Kernville and Lake Isabella in Kern County, California.
  Isabella Dam serves agricultural, hydroelectric, and flood control uses. Lake Isabella also serves as a recreational and tourist attraction. Water sports, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking are common throughout the area, as well as the Sequoia National Forest.
context_section_description: The area hosts over 30 designated campgrounds surrounding the reservoir, many within the Sequoia National Forest. The National Forest contains over 2,500 miles (4,000 km) of road and 850 miles (1,370 km) of trails, and hosts a number of camping and recreational facilities. The forest is adjacent to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
  Sport fishing is available year-round in the reservoir. The reservoir is stocked with trout, bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish.  Water sports allowed on the lake also include boating, sailing, jet skiing, water skiing, and wind surfing. Boating and fishing permits are available at any marina and at several convenience stores in the Lake Isabella area. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing are also permitted along the Kern River.
caption: Isabella Recreation Sites
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