Bodfish, California · Kern County · Facility
This is a Forest Service managed day use area. It is located 42 miles northeast of Bakersfield and 8 miles southwest of Lake Isabella along the old Kern Canyon Road and the lower Kern River. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 2,300 ft. There is a boat launch for raft put-in and take-out. There is no …
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
This is a Forest Service managed day use area. It is located 42 miles northeast of Bakersfield and 8 miles southwest of Lake Isabella along the old Kern Canyon Road and the lower Kern River. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 2,300 ft. There is a boat launch for raft put-in and take-out. There is no fee for this site. There are NO hot springs at this location: they have been dismantled,
Heading to Miracle Hot Springs Picnic Site? A few things to know before you go:
Photo: Joshua EarleCalifornia's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichSteep is hard. These are the ten California trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoTen gentle, well-marked California trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichCalifornia's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoFederal parks and recreation areas in California ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleCalifornia's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.