The Top 6 Gorges in Kern County

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.

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 … read more

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 … read more

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.

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 … read more

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 … read more