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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Limestone Campground

Offering 22 campsites on the Wild and Scenic Kern River, Limestone.  Whitewater rafting and fishing in the river. Maximum RV length 30 feet.

 

 

Current Conditions
For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call (760) 376-3781

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov

General Information

ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com), or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269 or 559-745-4209.

April - October

10pm - 6am (Quiet hours)

No camping or campfires outside designated campsites. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org

Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited. 
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited for camping.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night

Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle.
   

6' leash requirements.

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 559-745-4209

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

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.96345686

Longitude: -118.4783067

Elevation

3,800

Directions

From Kernville go 19 miles northeast on Sierra Way Road (Mountain 99).

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

No water available. 

Be prepared to bring your own drinking water or have a water filter.  Lake, stream or spring water may be contaminated.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 22nd, 2025