Can you reserve a site at Goldledge Campground?

Yes, Goldledge Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Goldledge Campground have?

37 sites in total, of which 36 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Goldledge Campground?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Goldledge Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Goldledge Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Goldledge Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Goldledge Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Goldledge Campground, California — 36 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are designated for walk-to tent camping only. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.

Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.

The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.

Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
36 bookable sites
37 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

Site types

27 Standard Nonelectric
9 Walk To
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

37 campsites at Goldledge Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
002	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
003	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
007	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
009	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
012	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
013	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
014	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
015	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
016	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
017	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
018	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
019	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
020	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
021	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
022	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
023	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
024	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
025	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
026	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
027	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
028	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
029	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Paved	10 ft	6	🐾
030	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
031	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
032	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
033	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
034	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
035	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
036	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
037	AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella, take Highway 155 around the west side of the lake to the town of Kernville. From Kernville, go 10 miles north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) to the campground.

35.87390, -118.45650 · 35°52'26.1"N 118°27'23.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	63	67	72	80	91	99	98	92	81	69	60
Low °F	32	33	36	41	48	56	63	62	56	46	36	31
Precip in	2.3	2.4	1.7	0.7	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6	1.4	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Goldledge Campground

Can you reserve a site at Goldledge Campground?: Yes, Goldledge Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Goldledge Campground have?: 37 sites in total, of which 36 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Goldledge Campground?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Goldledge Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Goldledge Campground.
Does Goldledge Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Goldledge Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Goldledge Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Goldledge Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Goldledge Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$34 per site/nights. $8 for additional vehicles.

Restrictions:

No camping or campfires outside designated campsites.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Goldledge Campground

Hospital Flat 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thunderbird Group Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fairview Campground 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Camp Three Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Halfway Group Campground 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Headquarters 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Limestone Campground 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Corral Creek Dispersed Camping 1.3 mi · Facility
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping 3.5 mi · Facility
Camp 3 Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
Horse Meadow Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site 6.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-13.

Goldledge Campground