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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Alta Sierra Ski Resort

Alta Sierra Ski Resort and Terrain Park is operated under a Special Use Permit administered by the USDA & the US Forest Service. Alta Sierra Ski Resort and Terrain Park is used primarily as a day resort, catering to beginner and intermediate skiers/snowboarders and to recreational snow play patrons through operation of a designated tubing park.

Current Conditions
For more information contact Alta Sierra Ski Resort (760) 376-4186

General Information

Alta Sierra Ski Resort and Terrain Park is located on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest, in the Greenhorn Mountains, approximately 50 miles east of Bakersfield, California.

Please see https://www.altasierra.com/ for current conditions and additional information.

 

The ski season usually beginning in late December and ending in March. 

Alta Sierra Ski Resort and Terrain Park primarily operates Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. 

Hours of operation are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the lifts operating from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Contact Name: Alta Sierra Ski Resort

Contact Phone: (760) 376-4186

Photo of the Kern River Ranger District Office

Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov

Getting There

Elevation

7,091

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated March 26th, 2025