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Kern River

Best Kern River Camping for Rafting

ByMatt Volpert April 22, 2022November 16, 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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Kern River | 2022

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

ByMatt Volpert March 10, 2022November 16, 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 Volpert April 13, 2021November 16, 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 | 2021

Kern River permits will not be required in 2021

ByMatt Volpert March 4, 2021November 16, 2023

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

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Graph of the Kern River going to 2000 CFS
Kern River | 2022

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

ByMatt Volpert October 3, 2020November 16, 2023

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

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Kern River

How to understand Army Corp Kern River flow data

ByMatt Volpert August 25, 2020November 29, 2023

How to read the Army Corp of Engineers data for the Kern River In California, river gauges are broken…

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