This is a consessionaire managed day use area. Managed by California Land Management, it is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Bakersfield along State Highway 178 adjacent to the lower Kern River. It has a paved road, picnic tables, toilets, and dumpsters. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 1,400 ft. It is open May to September.
Lower Richbar Picnic Site is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Lower Richbar Picnic Site's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.