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**This area is currently partially closed to camping per Forest Order 0513-21-13** (https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd910406.pdf)
There is no camping within 350 feet of the Kern River - this area is day-use only until further notice. See link above for further details and map.
Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. Ther is no water available at this location. Portable toilets and trash recepticals are available during summer months.
Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited.
Campfire Permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Campfires and barbaques may be prohibited during fire restrictions, camp stoves allowed with current California Campfrire Permit.
No reservations required. First come first served.
Very beautiful, very cold at night. Has lots for you to camp out in. Respect the wildlife please and the other people who enjoy this whole expirence and you will have a very beaitiful time here.
Awesome place to spend time with family and friends! Best time to go is in June or July!
Beautiful river , so perfect for having a good time with family then weather is not too cold I really recommend
Super nice place for the family. Only one thing that I didn't like was the idea of people drinking close to the river(lake) and living beer bottles on the ground police or park range should patrol more often.
Peaceful and quiet. There's a couple spots that are pretty secluded but you do have to rock climb your way to them but over all it's well worth the hike. However there are no tables or firepits so bring your own and build your own is the only option. All-in-all my wife and I had a wonderful time and not to mention, the catfish and trout fishing was on hit as the water was crystal clear and you could spot them as they were within 10-15ft and at any depth
