Goldledge Campground
Sequoia National Forest — riverside
Location: KERNVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Season: May through October
Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.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
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Goldledge Campground sits along the Kern River with popular activities including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting. Campers praise the riverside location and swimming holes, with a 4.2/5 rating from 89 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California Spotted Owl, and California Mountain Kingsnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Goldledge Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Bring your own water and waste systems; no hookups available at most sites. The rock jumping and swimming hole are popular with visitors.
Skip Goldledge Campground if: You need RV hookups — only self-contained RVs are suitable.. You require modern bathroom facilities — vault toilets only.. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closures apply..
Best time to visit Goldledge Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Hospital Flat (Kernville, CA), Thunderbird Group Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Fairview Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Camp Three Campground (KERNVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Goldledge Campground
Cell signal at Goldledge Campground (KERNVILLE, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Bring your own water and waste systems; no hookups available at most sites.
The rock jumping and swimming hole are popular with visitors.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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