Kernville, CA - Gateway to the Southern Sierras

[@zonata35]

People complaining about the place don't really know. Fact of the matter is... it's a beautiful place to visit and a lot has been done over the years to help deal with the problem of people leaving trash. Trash issues are a thing of the past. It is a very fun outdoor adventure type of place to go... Lake, river, mountains, biking, hiking, camping, just tons of fun with a cute little town at the center.

[@rissUH93]

I've been going to Kern my whole life, my parents love it there so much we even have a house there. Such an amazing place.

[@markrussell.]

I was at the river and Kernville the day after the 4th of July this year and both were in pristine condition. I was shocked that any municipality could clean up that fast after a 3 day weekend. Truly a hidden gem, I love that whole area.

[@katbluesbako]

This year should be a rolling river due to rain and snowfall this winter. Got a room booked already!

[@tru3sk1ll]

1 - golf course is now closed down 2 - you can no longer mountain bike on the Johnsondale river trail 3 - hot springs closed 4 - just outstanding trail completely consumed by fire 5 - most years the water level is so low that you are rafting on rocks California forest management and water management has destroyed this once pristine area

[@Hurtigsgal]

We're going soon! We haven't been there for 19 years. We're celebrating our 25th anniversary, and our cat daughter's 19th birthday. Can't wait!!

[@markrussell.]

Great video BTW...

[@arroyolover]

What? Are the Miracle Hot Springs open again?

[@mattusa]

Labor day weekend? I go to Kern about once a year and I went this year for Labor day weekend and yeah it was trash, but it's normally (not even lose) like that

[@JessieI]

Good thing the golfing was at the end or I would have turned it off. Or maybe you should put it at the front so no more people flood the town!

[@TroutWest]

Went through Kernville about a month ago.. To be honest? Wasn't impressed. It was pretty trashy... All the river turnouts in the area were loaded with trash and graffitti. I ended up picking up more trash than I did fishing. If you like to swim, go.. if your'e lookin to fish? skip it. The drive over the Sherman Pass toward the Owen's valley was cool though.