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Where does the Kern River Start?
2023 | Kern River

Where does the Kern River Start?

ByMatt August 10, 2023August 14, 2023

Mount Whitney Standing at 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the Lower 48. It’s also the…

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Kern River Interactive Flow Graph
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Kern River Interactive Flow Graph

ByMatt March 30, 2023April 28, 2023

Dreamflows is the go-to source for west coast river flows, but sometimes you want to see data that goes further…

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Kern River Hot Springs
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Kern River Hot Springs

ByMatt July 31, 2022June 12, 2023

The Kern River has more hot springs than any other river in California. This post focuses on the two…

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Kern River Flow – all river gauges
Kern River

Kern River Flow – all river gauges

ByMatt May 9, 2022September 6, 2023

While most people will stick to the Kernville gauge for the Upper Kern and the Below Isabella gauge for the Lower Kern,…

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Kern private boater permits to return for 2022 season
2022 | Kern River

Kern private boater permits to return for 2022 season

ByMatt April 27, 2022June 23, 2023

Since 2020, private boating permits for the Kern River had been suspended and not required due to COVID. It…

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Best Kern River campgrounds for rafting
Kern River

Best Kern River campgrounds for rafting

ByMatt April 22, 2022June 17, 2023

Kern River Camping If you are planning a weekend Kern rafting trip and you’re looking for a campground, then…

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Forks of the Kern trailhead to reopen in time for 2022 season
Kern River | 2022

Forks of the Kern trailhead to reopen in time for 2022 season

ByMatt March 10, 2022September 6, 2023

Due to the Castle Fire in 2020, the Forks of the Kern trail had been severely damaged and was closed until…

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2021 Forks of the Kern likely to remain closed for entire season
Kern River | 2021

2021 Forks of the Kern likely to remain closed for entire season

ByMatt April 13, 2021June 23, 2023

***Please keep in mind this article is in reference to the 2021 Forks of the Kern and is not…

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Kern River permits will not be required in 2021
2021 | Kern River

Kern River permits will not be required in 2021

ByMatt March 4, 2021June 23, 2023

Last year, due to the pandemic, Kern River permits were not issued and therefore were not required. This included…

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Up to date Kern River flow and snowpack report. Last updated 7/2/22
Kern River | 2022

Up to date Kern River flow and snowpack report. Last updated 7/2/22

ByMatt October 3, 2020June 23, 2023

Below is the rolling monthly forecast for water flows. I try my best to get it updated at the…

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