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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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Recreation Sites

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Launch 19 Boating Site

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Boat and raft launch site between the Main Dam and the Auxiliary Dam on the shore of Lake Isabella. No fishing, or diving from the courtesy dock.

Limestone Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Offering 22 campsites on the Wild and Scenic Kern River, Limestone.  Whitewater rafting and fishing in the river. Maximum RV length 30 feet.  

Live Oak Group Campground

Site Closed
Closed until further notice.  ExplorUSAll developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUs. For additional information, please visit About Explorus -…

Live Oak Picnic Site

Site Closed
Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
This is a Concessionaire managed day-use area.  It has a paved road, picnic tables, toilets, and dumpsters. $12 for the day. 

Lower Richbar Picnic Site

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Day use area. It has a paved road, picnic tables, toilets, and dumpsters. No camping; Day use between sunrise and sunset daily. 

Last updated March 31, 2025