Kern River Ranger District
The Kern River Ranger District offers something for every recreationist. The district covers 663,000 acres and offers 25 campgrounds and 10 developed day-use areas. Over 578 miles of trails, including 68 miles through designated wilderness, span across forested mountains, high desert, and along rivers. Come out and explore!
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. Please note that this trail is only accessible seasonally, usually from May - November.
The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the district in two locations.
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Kern River Ranger Station
Recreation Sites
Alaska Flat Trail
34E45 - The Alaska Flat Trail is 1.5 miles long. It begins on the west side of Alaska Flat and ends at Piute Lookout Road (28S17). The trail is open for the following uses: motorcycle trail riding,…
Albanita Trail
The trail begins off Forest Road 21S36A and travels northeast for about 3 miles to Albanita Meadow. This trail travels through the South Sierra Wilderness, has little elevation change, and provides…
Albinita Trail
The 5.52 Mile Trail begins at Trail 35E04 and ends at Trail 34E01. The trail is open to the following uses: E-bikes, Mountain Bicycles, Hiking, Horseback Riding.
Alta Sierra Ski Resort
Site Closed
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…
Alta Sierra Trail
The 0.03 Mile Alta Sierra Trail begins at SR155 and ends at 32E59. Â The trail is open for the following uses: OHV Trail Riding
Ant Canyon Dispersed Camping
Site Open
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.Â
Auxiliary Dam Campground
Site Open
Located on the southern end of Lake Isabella off Highway 178 near the town of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, drinking water, trash service, a dump station and some campsites with…
Badger Gap Trail
The trail begins 1 mile north of Oak Flat Lookout Road on Rancheria Road. The trail descends Greenhorn Mountain crossing several seasonal drainages on moderate grades before a steep descent into…
Bald Mountain Lookout
Site Open
Bald Mountain Lookout is a manned lookout tower in the Domeland Wilderness on the Sequoia National Forest.
Bald Mountain Trail
The Bald Mountain Trail is a .5 miles long trail that begins at 22S77 and ends at Bald Mountain Lookout.This trail is open for hiking.