About this campground
Riverkern beach is a quite spot for a picnic or to relax by the Kern River just north from the town of Kernville. Whitewater rafting available in Kernville. Camping, dogs, vehicles, and campfires are not allowed on beach.
Directions
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- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUNDSequoia National Forest1 mi
- HEADQUARTERSSequoia National Forest1 mi
- CAMP THREE CAMPGROUNDSequoia National Forest2 mi
- Kern River Ranger DistrictSequoia National Forest2 mi
- THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUNDSequoia National Forest2 mi
- Chico Flat Dispersed CampingSequoia National Forest3 mi
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Riverkern Beach Picnic Site doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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