The Kern River Ranger District offers something for every recreationist. The district covers 663,000 acres and offers 25 campgrounds and10 developed day use areas, Over 578 miles of trails run through mountains, high desert, along rivers, and through the forest, 68 miles of which run through designated wilderness. Come out and explore! To the right, within the "Areas and Activities" heading is a drop down menu to explore all rec opportunities on the forest. Click on the plus (+) sign next to…
Kern River Ranger District is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Kern River Ranger District'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.