Kern River Area
Johnsondale, California
| Address: | Forest Rte 22S05, California, USA |
| GPS: |
35°58'16.0"N 118°28'17.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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swimmingholes.org: CALIFORNIA SWIMMING HOLES
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/ca.html
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Johnsondale, California
- Head south on Main St toward Stone StreetRestricted usage road(0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Stone Street (276 ft)
- Turn left onto Johnsondale Blvd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Mountain Hwy 99 (4.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rte 22S05/Sherman Pass Rd (79 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Forest Rte 22S05/Sherman Pass Rd (1.0 mi)
Other Swimming Holes Nearby
Bush Creek Campground
Kernville, California
0.6 miles SWA campground between several Kern River swimming holes with modern showers, a clubhouse, shaded trails, and fishing — open year-round and rarely crowded.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Limestone Campground
Kernville, California
0.7 miles SWA rustic oak-and-pine-shaded campground on the Kern River near a swimming hole, horse trails, kayaking, and white water rafting — no cell service, no crowds.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Alder Creek Natural Slide
Camp Nelson, California
5.2 miles NWAlder Creek Natural Slide is a smooth granite water slide in Sequoia National Forest, dumping sliders into a clear pool north of Johnsondale.
Swim
Hidden Falls Campground
Springville, California
22.6 miles NWA walk-in campground along the Tule River near Sequoia Forest, with a 30-foot waterfall, seasonal swimming holes, and granite Indian Bathtubs carved by Native Americans.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Remington Hot Springs
Bakersfield, California
27.7 miles SAn old mining camp converted into hot spring pools along the Kern River, with a rope swing and large boulders perfect for jumping into the water.
Dive, Hot Springs, Swim
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park, California
44.9 miles NGeneral Sherman — the world's largest tree by volume at 275 feet tall — anchors a national park full of giant sequoias, meadow walks, and black bear sightings.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb, SwimNearby Campsites
Bush Creek Campground
Kernville, California
0.6 miles SWA campground between several Kern River swimming holes with modern showers, a clubhouse, shaded trails, and fishing — open year-round and rarely crowded.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Limestone Campground
Kernville, California
0.7 miles SWA rustic oak-and-pine-shaded campground on the Kern River near a swimming hole, horse trails, kayaking, and white water rafting — no cell service, no crowds.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Monache mountain
Inyokern, California
15.5 miles NEA 9,367 ft peak near Lone Pine in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada — ranked among the top mountain summits in the state.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Hidden Falls Campground
Springville, California
22.6 miles NWA walk-in campground along the Tule River near Sequoia Forest, with a 30-foot waterfall, seasonal swimming holes, and granite Indian Bathtubs carved by Native Americans.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Hobo Campground, California
Bakersfield, California
27.6 miles SA 35-site riverside campground on the Lower Kern River with vault toilets — no water on site, and RVs over 22 feet or trailers can't be accommodated.
Camp
Breckenridge Campground
Havilah, California
35.4 miles SA rustic high-country campground on Breckenridge Mountain with picnic tables and vault restrooms — no water and no trailers, but a great base for hunting and exploring in California's backcountry.
Camp
Crescent Meadow in Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park, California
43.2 miles NA gentle loop through giant Sequoias in Sequoia National Park, with the rare chance to stand inside a burnt-out Chimney Tree and peek into Tharp's Cabin — a historic homestead built inside a fallen giant.
Camp, Hike
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park, California
44.9 miles NGeneral Sherman — the world's largest tree by volume at 275 feet tall — anchors a national park full of giant sequoias, meadow walks, and black bear sightings.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
