California · Camping · Near Shaver Lake

Camp Kern BSA

May–Oct
best months

Is Camp Kern BSA open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Camp Kern BSA, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 7,076 ft
  • High Sierra Ranger DistrictSierra National Forest

Camp Kern BSA is a campground in California at about 7,076 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Kern BSA

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Dining Hall

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Camp Kern BSA

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 24°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      8 wet

    5. May

      56° / 36°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 42°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 49°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 37°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huntington Lake, CA, 1.9 mi away at 7,020 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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