Kennedy Meadows Campground

California

California

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  • Inside Inyo National Forest

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Kennedy Meadows Campground

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About this campground

Located on the Pacific Crest Trail near the South Fork of the Kern River, at 6,200 ft. elevation, Kennedy Meadows campground is surrounded by the South Sierra and Golden Trout wildernesses. Some of the 37 sites are shaded by juniper and pinion. Maximum vehicle length is 30ft.Vault toilets, no water, no trash service, no fee.

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10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
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