Goldledge Campground
GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
Part of Sequoia National Forest
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.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.
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.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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.Important Notices
- Glass containers are prohibited in Kern Canyon and Isabella Lake Glass Container Prohibition Area
In accordance with standard industry practices, ExplorUS will be assessing an additional vehicle fee of $8.00 per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
- Swimming in the river is not recommended due to strong currents
- No hookups or showers available
- No off-road vehicle use allowed in the campground
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Site length includes tow vehicle
Limited turn around
Notifications and Alerts
To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited below 5,000 feet in elevation within the Sequoia National Forest.
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in the designated Campfire Areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).
3. Operating an internal combustion engine, except on a designated National Forest System road, trail, or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(g).
4. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame, except within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.
Alert Start Date: June 10, 2026
Alert End Date: November 30, 2026
Available Activities
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Rafting
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 760-376-1815
PO BOX 1640KERNVILLE, CA 93238
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 029, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 013, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 005, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 035, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 033, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 025, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 026, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 011, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 032, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
