BLM 1272 — Kennedy Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

AnyRoost

BLM 1272 — Kennedy Peak in CA

BLM, Bakersfield
6,166 ft26 mi from Weldon
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyBureau of Land Management opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Kennedy Peak stands 1,010 ft above the site, 1.0 miles east. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off. South Fork Kern River runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management, Bakersfield.

Check current orders

September normals 52–79°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM 1268 — Weldon Peak in CADispersed Camping44.9miJawbone Wash in CAForest Road Road45.9miJawbone Camping - BLM in CACampground46.0miJawbone Canyon Road in CAForest Road Road46.2miBLM 1107 — Mud Springs in CADispersed Camping46.4mi
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?