Kern Plateau


Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada, the Kern Plateau is vast area of forest covered hills and mountains, punctuated by by green meadows. The gently rolling landscape contrasts sharply with the rugged Sierra to the north. This area was not glaciated so the terrain is much gentler than most of the Eastern Sierra. The Kern Plateau is popular with stock users due to the ease of travel, abundant water and open meadows.

The Kern Plateau is home to California's state fish, the California Golden Trout, which have existed for thousands of years in Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork of the Kern River.

For maps and guide books, visit the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) webpage.

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Campground Camping

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River and Stream Fishing

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Day Hiking

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Backpacking

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Horse Camping

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Horse Riding

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Big Game Hunting

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Game Bird/Waterfowl

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OHV Camping

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OHV Road Riding

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