Lake Isabella - Great Little Get-A-Away

 Time to GET OUT and explore Lake Isabella California

There are many outdoor activities in Lake Isabella.  If your adventures include water and hiking well this spot deserves a visit.

Beautiful day for a drive to Lake Isabella, California.

Pack up the family or go it alone you will enjoy the trip.  Close enough to make it a day trip or stay a few days.

River Rafting Kern River

If river rafting is your sport of choice or simply on your bucket list try reaching out to Kern River Outfitters.  They have an excellent trained staff that will make your day memorial.  If you want to spend a couple days out their are numerous outfitters in the area that can make it an overnight tour of the Kern River.

Hiking in Lake Isabella, Kernville and Sequoia National Forest

A highly recommended a trail called Whiskey Flat Trail.  Can be tricky to find but doable,

This scenic hike can be made long or short depending on your preference.  This trail starts at the end of Burlando Road in Kernville, and winds about 14 miles North parallel to the Kern River. Sometimes it is close to the river.  The first few miles are pretty easy although there is a stream crossing on foot logs. Then, it starts a series of ups and downs over ridges, plus unimproved stream crossings. It can have triple digit heat in summer, or be below freezing in winter. Terrain varies from alpine desert to occasional groves, but always great views including the river and Sierra crest.

Go Camping and Leave the Crowds BEHIND.

Lots of camping available in the area.

Hungry Gulch 

 Located off Highway 155 on west side of Lake Isabella. Paved road; 78 family units; Trailers up to 30'; Restrooms-3 flush type with metered showers; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; Playground. Open Apr. to Sept. Supplies at Lake Isabella or Wofford Heights. $25.00 per night, $7.00 for each additional vehicle. $27/Night on holiday weekends.

Paradise Cove

Located on south shore of Lake Isabella off Highway 178. Paved road; 58 family units and 80 RV sites; No limit on Trailer length; Restrooms-2 flush type, 1 with metered showers, and chemical toilets; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; RV dump station, $8; Fish cleaning station. Open year round. Supplies at Mtn. Mesa. $25.00 per night. $7.00 for each additional vehicle. $27/Night on holiday weekends RV sites are $20.00 per night and $7.00 per night for extra vehicle

Auxilary Dam

Located on the southern end of Lake Isabella off Highway 178. Dirt road; Open camping; No limit on trailer length; First Come/First Served. Restrooms-3 flush type, and chemical toilets; RV dump station $10 fee. Open year round. Supplies at the town of Lake Isabella. $10 fee per vehicle per day or $50 for a annual pass. Southern Sierra Passes can be purchased at local Forest Service offices.

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Pagosa Springs Colorado - Second Home Destination 2017

Sshhhh.... Best Kept Secret in Colorado...

Pagosa Springs, CO

Need to rejuvenate?  Looking for a place to call your second home away from home.  Or maybe you're looking for an incredible quaint town to retire.  Pagosa Springs offers many opportunities to rejuvenate both the mind, spirit and body.  The list of activities are long that will delight the most adventurous amongst us.  Bring the entire family and enjoy the majestic views, the natural springs, the nature hikes, and yes the train rides.  Pagosa Springs natural beauty offers a place to revive your spirit and activities to quench your thirst for adventure.

Discover Colorado's Best Kept Secret.

There are lots of adventures awaiting.  This quaint town is known for it's hot springs and abundant outdoor activities.

Get ready to rejuvenate in one of Pagosa Springs three hot springs.  Experience the relaxing, healing springs with mineral-rich natural hot springs.  The Southern Ute tribes believed in the healing properties of the springs and used the springs for hundreds of years.  They called it "Pag-Osah" means "healing waters". These stories of the magical waters lead US Army to research the healing properties of the springs.

The minerals found in the springs include sodium, potassium, magnesium, silica, iron, manganese and sulfate to name a few.  These minerals are know to improve bone density, provide healthy joints, tissue repair and even balance your hormones.

For the outdoor enthusiast adventures abound and are numerous within the 3 million acres surrounding Pagosa Springs national forest and wilderness area.  There are year-round activities from fishing, hiking, skiing, river rafting, biking, horseback riding.  The mountain trails include waterfalls and incredible views.  San Juan River offers rafting, tubing and kayaking and there's a 2 mile stretch that runs straight through the town of Pagosa Springs.  There are secluded lakes were you can fish and water ski.  If golf is your thing you'll enjoy the 27-hole golf course.  Pick your adventure your guaranteed to have an amazing time in Pagosa Springs.

There is plenty of sight seeing nearby that include Ancestral Pueblan ruins at Chimney Rock National Monument that will propel you back in time.  Navajo State Park offers plenty of secluded lakes for fishing or taking in the serene views. Only a two hour drive you can drive to Mesa Verde National Park or the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Affordable Small Town Living 

Come for a day; stay for a life time.  Pagosa Springs has that Aspen feel with a small town atmosphere.  Real Estate is much more affordable for this quaint rural town.  This town is posed for growth and can be a great investment.  Add this small town to your real estate investment portfolio and keep it for future retirement or family vacation trips.  Buy now while the prices are still affordable.  Growth rates are over 12.4% since the 1990s.

The affordablilty is less than the US average of 100 at 89.1 as of March 2016.  The unemployment rate is 2.8% in Pagosa Springs compared to 3.3% for Colorado.

EMPLOYMENT: There are many service jobs, think restaurants, the Wyndham, hotels, landscaping, construction. Best jobs are probably government and schools.

There are many retired people here. There are some younger people in Pagosa Springs.

REAL ESTATE: Much of the real estate  something around 70% of the homes are second homes, vacation homes/rental homes. Many people that move to Pagosa Springs are from Texas or Oklahoma.  Homes are still affordable compared to other resort and ski towns.  It's not hard to find a home with a beautiful view and many have nice size parcels over an acre.

RECREATION: This is a beautiful area surrounded by the San Juan National Forest. This is a place where you do lots of outdoor recreation, then hang out at home in the evening. The outdoor activies are long and include mountain biking, road biking, hiking, golf, tennis, there's also off roading, fishing, rafting, kayaking and in July the San Juan River is usually low enough for tubing which is fun. Winter there's plenty of cross country skiing and downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.

What's missing is a rec center! One got voted down a few years ago. If you live in the Pagosa Lakes development, you can pay and use their rec center. There is a CrossFit and a 24/7 fitness center.

HOT SPRINGS: Pagosa has 3 commercial hot springs, The Springs is the nicest, it's right on the river. You can also find a few hot springs along the river. There are a few other springs in the area.

DINING: The choices for dining are not as expanse as Denver area but there are a few favorites to enjoy. There are about 5 fast food restaurants, 3 micro brew pubs, lots of Mexican Restaurants and a few other restaurants that are good.

SHOPPING: Pagosa Springs opened a Wal Mart about 2 years ago after lots of fighting, and the community is really glad it's arrived! There are a few boutiques, a few resale shops, a couple hardware stores. For more serious shopping you will need to head to Durango (like for TJMaxx, Home Depot). If you can't find it in Durango, you can head 40 minutes south of there to Farmington, NM, where they have a mall, chain stores and restaurants.

ENTERTAINMENT: There's 1 small movie theatre in town, and an arts center that has a reputable performing arts program.

MEDICAL: There is a small hospital and med center with a brand new wing added. They can handle most health care issues, however, for more serious medical issues most people head to Durango.

THE PEOPLE: There is a mix of year round locals which I think are all very nice people. Summer is very busy with so many tourists. Seems like they are the ones that speed through town.

AIRPORT: You can fly out of Durango's airport, but it will cost you quite a bit. There is a small airport in PS if you have a private plane.

CLIMATE: The SJNForest which get lots of snow. The snow here is often about what about 50-100" a year. If you get sick of winter you can south to NM or AZ.

LOCATION: You can head north to the mountains, south to the desert, west to UT . There are also lots of archaeological sites that are waiting to be explored. You can also head about 1 1/2 west to the Cortez area and it is usually warmer and drier.

Pagosa Springs has much to explore and adventures to be made.  Come where life meets adventure and rejuvenate your spirit.   

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California, Lake Isabella 1.4 Acres View Land For Sale

LOWEST PRICED PROPERTY IN TOWN - $7,500

Don't miss this awesome opportunity of 1.4 acres in Lake Isabella and just
minutes to Lake downtown Kern River and Sequoia National Forest.  Get
ready for your weekend get-a-ways and own your own piece of scenic view
property in sunny California.  Build your weekend cabin or tiny home and
have your morning cup of coffee on your porch and relax to the incredible views
of Lake Isabella. Enjoy the country feel of this scenic piece of property with
it's scattered pine trees that bring a sense of peace and tranquility. Small
rough pad near the front of property to put your tiny home or cabin.
 Property has water and electric at property line.  It gets clear
cell phone reception.  

It's only 15 minutes to the town of Wofford Heights and the entrance to

Sequoia National Forest.  Outdoor adventures await.  Enjoy a day on

the lake with your water sports or fish for trout or bass.  The area is
known for its water sports that include river rafting down Kern River or
boating, kayaking, or fishing in Lake Isabella.  Lots of outdoor activities for the entire family.

Some say it’s ruggedly country, yet you won't find hotel chains or spas
here. But you will find a golf course, a ghost town, and some great eateries. This
property is far enough away yet close enough to it all and just 3 hours North
of downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.  Walmart and other big shopping is
about an hours drive to Bakersfield.

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FIND IT ON:

Google Maps: copy the following GPS coordinates:

35.671573, -118.479225

paste it to google maps.

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Nearest city with population over 50,000 - Bakersfield, CA 40.2 miles, pop
247,057

Nearest city with population over 100,000 - Los Angeles, CA 112.4 miles,
pop. 3,694,820

Nearest cities: Kernville, CA (1.8 miles), Lake Isabella, CA (2.3 miles),
Mountain Mesa, CA (2.4 miles), Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA (2.6 miles),
Bodfish, CA (2.9 miles), Weldon, CA (2.9 miles, Bella Vista, CA (3.0 miles),
Panorama Heights, CA (3.4 miles).

PROPERTY INFO:

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        Area Code: 760

·         Acres: 1.4 – Land
Square Feet:  61,420

·         Type: Vacant Land

·         City: Wofford
Heights

·         County: Kern

·         State: California

·         Zip:  93240

·         APN:
 062-301-07

·         Legal:

SECTION 18 , TOWNSHIP 26 , RANGE 33 , QUARTER

·         Zoning: E = Estate

·         Terrain: Slopped
with Trees and Rock Croppings

·         Power: At Lot Line

·         Phone: Cell Phone

·         Water: Hungry
Gulch Water Association

·         Sewer:
 Unknown – Contact Kern County Zoning and Planning

·         Roads: Dirt Road

·         Time to Build: No
Limit

·         Title Info: Clear
Title

·         Annual Property Taxes:
$104.82

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For more info please contact us at (888) 886-2446 or email us at
contact@SmartLandDeals.com.