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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Launch 19 Boating Site

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.

Reservations

General Information

Open all year around. 

Maintain low (5mph) speeds within 200 feet of the shoreline around Lake Isabella while boating, and watch out for underwater obstacles.

Kern County requires all watercraft over 7 feet and any watercraft which utilizes a motor to obtain a Lake Isabella permit. These permits can be purchased at local vendors around the Lake.

No fees are required for this site

6' leash requirements. 

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 760-376-3781

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: 35.64664569

Longitude: -118.4745819

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

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Last updated December 11, 2025