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35.9132, -118.4864
Riverside campers who pack their own water and can arrive midweek or just before Memorial Day will find shaded, spaced-out sites with natural fire rings and a short walk down to cold, floatable water. The bluff position gives more privacy than Chico Flat or Goldledge.
No potable water at all, and porta-potties disappear after summer. Reviewers flag petty theft as a real concern, so leaving camp unattended is risky. Anyone expecting developed amenities or a guarded site will find this too bare-bones.
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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Chamise Flat because the North Fork of the Kern is at its most welcoming for swimming, tubing, rafting and riverside relaxation, and seasonal services (portable toilets and trash bins) are in place. Expect daytime temperatures typically in the mid‑80s to mid‑90s°F (29–35°C) with evenings cooling into the 50s–60s°F (10–18°C), ideal for warm‑weather camping and river recreation. Weekends and holiday weeks can be busy, so come midweek for a quieter, more remote feel Peak months: July, August, June, September
Summer is ideal: mid-80s/90s days, river swimmable, seasonal toilets/trash present.
Dispersed camping along the North Fork of the Kern River. No developed water or permanent restroom facilities; seasonal portable toilets and trash bins are provided in summer months.
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