Where does the Kern River Start?
Mount Whitney Standing at 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the Lower 48. It’s also the…
Kern River Interactive Flow Graph
Dreamflows is the go-to source for west coast river flows, but sometimes you want to see data that goes further…
Kern River Hot Springs
The Kern River has more hot springs than any other river in California. This post focuses on the two…
Kern River Flow – all river gauges
While most people will stick to the Kernville gauge for the Upper Kern and the Below Isabella gauge for the Lower Kern,…
Kern private boater permits to return for 2022 season
Since 2020, private boating permits for the Kern River had been suspended and not required due to COVID. It…
Best Kern River campgrounds for rafting
Kern River Camping If you are planning a weekend Kern rafting trip and you’re looking for a campground, then…
Forks of the Kern trailhead to reopen in time for 2022 season
Due to the Castle Fire in 2020, the Forks of the Kern trail had been severely damaged and was closed until…
2021 Forks of the Kern likely to remain closed for entire season
***Please keep in mind this article is in reference to the 2021 Forks of the Kern and is not…
Kern River permits will not be required in 2021
Last year, due to the pandemic, Kern River permits were not issued and therefore were not required. This included…
Up to date Kern River flow and snowpack report. Last updated 7/2/22
Below is the rolling monthly forecast for water flows. I try my best to get it updated at the…