6 Free Swimming Holes near Kern River Area
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Forest Route 22S05, California, USA City, Zip, or Address
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, Swim
