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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Ant Canyon Dispersed Camping

Just north of Goldledge Campground along the Upper Kern River. This is a dispersed camping site. No water is available. Portable toilets and trash bins available in the summer months.

 

Reservations

General Information

  • No trash service - Pack It In, Pack It Out
  • Know Before You Go! It is your responsibility to plan accordingly and know the closures and restrictions for the area you plan to visit. 

Year round.

Open year round.

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 dispersed camping.

Campfire Permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Campfires and barbeques may be prohibited during fire restrictions, camp stoves allowed with current California Campfire Permit. Get your FREE Campfire Permit here!

Free of charge.

6' leash requirements. 

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

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated December 11, 2025