Dean's North Fork Marina

Dean's North Fork Marina is a public boat access site located on the northern shore of Lake Isabella in Kern County, California. This site provides a boat ramp and parking for kayakers, canoeists, and small boat owners looking to access the lake.

Lake Isabella is a large reservoir created by the Isabella Dam on the Kern River. It offers diverse recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, and water sports. The lake can experience variable water levels depending on snowpack and rainfall, so check current conditions before launching.

The boat ramp at Dean's North Fork Marina offers easy access to the lake. Nearby, the South Fork Recreation Campground provides restrooms, drinking water, and campsites, making this a convenient launching point for day trips or overnight excursions. Several other campgrounds are located within 10 miles of the marina as well. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area, which is currently closed due to erosion.

Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water mark.  Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water’s edge.  Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash...

Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water mark.  Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water’s edge.  Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer.  The site also offers a public boat launch and courtesy dock.

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