Lake Isabella, CA on a Hot Summer Day

Lake Isabella, CA, located on the southern edge of the Sequoia National Forest, offers a refreshing break from the summer heat with swimming, boating, camping and fishing.

Lake Isabella as seen from Alta Sierra, CA

Alta Sierra, CA provides spectacular views of Lake Isabella from above.

Lake Isabella, CA

 

Lake Isabella is a cool, blue oasis in the middle of the desert.  A man-made lake on the south fork of the Kern River, it is located at the end of a 45 minute scenic drive along highway 178.

 

Dusk at Lake Isabella.

 

Nightfall over Lake Isabella.  This is a view from the east side of the lake.

 

The Kern River between Bakersfield and Lake Isabella.