Can you reserve a site at Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site?

No. Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,201 ft
Elevation

This site can be utilized for white water boating access, picnicking, and hiking. At about 19 miles north of Kernville via Mountain Highway 99, this site offers a great river hiking trail and boating access. The Kern River(33E30) trail offers a great day hike with seasonal fishing access.

Getting there

35.95833, -118.48750 · 35°57'30.0"N 118°29'15.0"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, 12.4 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 Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site

Can you reserve a site at Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site?: No. Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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