Kern River Ranger District
Sequoia National Forest • California
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Dispersed Camping: This camping is for the more rugged individuals who are willing to stay overnight without leaving behind any indication of their stay. Those who are willing to keep the wheels of their vehicle on or near the road, pack out their trash and human waste, ensure they abide by fire restrictions, overnight stay limitations, and not leave evidence of their presence behind are welcome.
No camping for more than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period anywhere on National Forest System lands within the Sequoia National Forest per forest order 0513-23-12.
Campgrounds in Kern River Ranger District
Auxiliary Dam
Located on the southern end of Lake Isabella off Highway 178 near the town of …
Black Gulch South
BLACK GULCH SOUTH (Camping Area)
Boulder Gulch
Boulder Gulch Campground is 2650 feet elevation. Amenities include 78 camping sites, potable water, flush …
Breckenridge
Breckenridge Campground is the only campground on Breckenridge mountain that offers picnic tables and vault …
Brush Creek
Brush Creek is a dispersed camping or day use site open year round. There are …
Camp 3
Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 …
About Kern River Ranger District
Kern River Ranger District is a ranger district within Sequoia National Forest in California. This district allows dispersed camping on National Forest land.
There are 585.6 miles of roads designated for dispersed camping within this district. Download the Dispersed app to see exact road locations with GPS navigation.
Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before camping. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
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