Old Goldledge is a dispersed camping or day use site open year round. There are vault toilets available and seasonal trash bins. Old Goldledge is a great spot for fishing. Restrictions - No Camping or Campfires are allowed within 25 feet of the water’s edge. Parking at Old Goldlege is available in the dispersed area.
Free Holiday Use Permit Required
The Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District is continuing efforts to balance the needs of recreationists with impacts to the land along the Upper Kern Wild and Scenic River. In 2019 a Pilot Program is being implemented at Old Goldledge Campground in order to more closely align the number of visitors and vehicles with the physical capacity of the camping area. This free permit program will only be in place during high use Holiday weekends.
Download the Old Goldledge Campground Holiday Use Permit Application
Dates Permits will be required
Memorial Day Weekend: May 23-27 (Thursday – Monday)
July 4 th Weekend: July 3 – 7 (Wednesday – Sunday)
Labor Day Weekend: August 29 – September 2 (Thursday – Monday)
Application Periods for 2019
For Memorial Day Weekend Permits: Requests must be received between April 19 and May 3, 2019. Lottery drawing and notifications will take place by May 6, 2019.
For July 4 th Weekend Permits: Requests must be received between April 29 and May 28, 2019. Lottery drawing and notifications will take place by May 31, 2019.
For Labor Day Weekend Permits: Requests must be received between July 1 and July 29, 2019. Lottery drawing and notifications will take place by August 2, 2019.
For Additional Information please contact the Kern River Ranger District Office at 760-376-3781.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.