Upper Richbar Picnic Site
Located approximately 20 miles northeast of Bakersfield along State Highway 178 adjacent to the lower Kern River. It has a paved road, picnic tables, toilets, and dumpsters. There is no potable water available.
No camping; Day use between sunrise and sunset daily.
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General Information
ExplorUS
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March - December
Day use hours are between sunrise and sunest.
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited.
Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org
Day Use:
$12 per vehicle per day
6' leash required.
Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District
Contact Phone: 760-376-376-3781
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: 35.47627366
Longitude: -118.7211234
Elevation
1,400
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Be prepared to bring your own drinking water or have a water filter. Lake, stream or spring water may be contaminated.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
