The Top 6 Gorges in Kern County
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 6
to choose from in Kern County. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Kern County.
to choose from in Kern County. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Kern County.
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Red Cliffs Natural Preserve
Highlight • Natural Monument
Located along Highway 395, the Red Cliffs Natural Preserve with its impressive Red Rock Columns is worth a stopp. You can admire the rock formations that were carved by erosion …
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Campsite at Three Pines Canyon
Highlight • Rest Area
This campsite offers stunning views into the desert valley and into the mountains on the other side. Sunrise and sunset here are beautiful! There is room for five tents.
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Nightmare Gulch
Highlight • Gorge
The Nightmare Gulch has fewer red rock formations to offer than the southern part of the Red Rock Canyon State Park. However, the pilars and shapes are equally stunning. If …
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Evans Road Curves
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
It's a battle on the way up, and a rollercoaster on the way down. Either way you'll get your money's worth with this section of road. There's a number of …
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Kern River
Highlight • River
The Kern River re-emerges from Lake Isabella and continues its course through a narrow canyon. Below Isabella Lake the river passes a number of natural hot springs and is a popular place for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes.
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Last Chance Canyon
Highlight • Canyon
This wide canyon is popular with off-roading vehicles, but also a great spot for hiking. There are some stops along the way that echo the old mining operations in the …
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