Notice regarding partial reopening of the Kern River Ranger District:
An area closure is in effect for the Sequoia (SQF) Complex, meaning all national forest managed lands, roads, trails, campgrounds, lakes, etc., within the closure order are closed to entry.
The closure area is generally described as Forest managed lands South of the Hume Lake Ranger District and North of the Tulare County line. All of the Western Divide Ranger District is closed. The northern portion of the Kern River Ranger District is closed. The closure area map is available here.
Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions extended through October 30
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!
Gateway to the Giant Sequoias
- Even though no giant sequoia groves are on the Kern River Ranger District, the Trail of 100 Giants is just up the road on the Western Divide Ranger District and offers a paved interpretive trail to view and learn about these majestic trees.
The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the District in two locations (click here to go to www.pcta.org, official site for the Pacific Crest Trail Association)
