Forks of the Kern River Permits

Permit ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

809 ft
Elevation
Kern River
Photo: Share the Experience, Marie Rychlik · Recreation.gov

Getting there

36.10189, -118.84625 · 36°6'6.8"N 118°50'46.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.83.11.71.30.60.10.10.00.10.61.73.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 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 Forks of the Kern River Permits

Can you reserve a site at Forks of the Kern River Permits?
Yes, Forks of the Kern River Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Camping near Forks of the Kern River Permits

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

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