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Goldledge Campground
8 mi north of Kernville, CA · No signal at camp
About Goldledge Campground
Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. [Click here](http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html) to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters. 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. 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…
- Fees: $34 per site/nights. $8 for additional vehicles.
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: Sequoia National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi north of Kernville, CA · 35.8739, -118.4565
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Flat | Horse | 0.2 mi | 14.3 mi |
| Rincon | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Rincon | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 20.0 mi |
| Salmon Creek | Horse | 2.9 mi | 5.6 mi |
| Baker Point | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 46 mi.
Dump station: 8 mi
Water fill-up: 15.5 mi