The few oak & pinyon pines trees around this river may be the only shade you will find in the summer on the southern end. And this place can get pretty warm in summer months so be forewarned. A refreshing dip in the cool Kern River is what its there for right?

The north fork of the river is situated in backcountry lands of the Golden Trout Wilderness.

The whole Kern Canyon region is part of Sequoia National Forest & is always under a wildfire threat in the latter part of the year. Kern River is very popular with city dwellers seeking big Sierra water that is close to SoCal.

Lake Isabella Headquarters

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Campgrounds
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On River N of Lake	On/Near Lake
HEADQUARTERS CAMP 3 HOSPITAL FLAT GOLDLEDGE FAIRVIEW	LIVE OAK TILLIE CREEK BOULDER GULCH HUNGRY GULCH FRENCH GULCH PIONEER POINT MAIN DAM PARADISE COVE
On River S of Lake
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South Creeks falls just before it merges with the Kern River. This spot is easy to miss & on a dangerously curvy area of the road. A small pull out with chain link fence is all that denotes this overlook. It is in between Johnsondale & Fairview, on a winding steep section of the road, so be careful & very cautious as you seek your photograph spot.