Kennedy Meadow (FR 21S08) — Kern River in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Kennedy Meadow (FR 21S08) — Kern River in CA

Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
6,048 ft29 mi from Weldon
Maps
EASY
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service 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 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort, paved the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Ball Mountain stands 3,192 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. South Fork Kern River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.

Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District: Camping for more than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period anywhere on National Forest System lands within the Sequoia National Forest.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 52–81°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?