Kernville Vacation Rentals

Kernville Travel Guide

The mountain town of Kernville in the southern Sierra Nevada sits upstream of Lake Isabella. There is an interesting history to Kernville, the town used to be located where the Lake currently is, but the government relocated it when they built the dam. History was not lost, as current downtown Kernville retained historic buildings and still has a distinct Old West/Gold Rush vibe along with incredible natural scenery and outdoor activities available.

Things to Do in Kernville

Kernville is a top destination for outdoor thrill seekers with river rapids perfect for white water rafting. There are rapids here for all levels along the stretch of Upper Kern river, running through town.Kayaking tours and lessons are also popular and Stand Up Paddle Boards available for cruising the calmer waters of the lake. Fishing is also available here with fly fishing being most popular, although reel fishing for rainbow trout is also available in the gentler part of the river near town.

Follow the Trail of 100 Giants (300 plus acres of giant redwood sequoia forest) some are nearly 2,000 years old. The trail is wonderful for hikes and wandering among these majestic beauties.

Relive yesteryear and visit the Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish where you can tour old saloons, jail cells and ruined structures said to be visited by ghosts. Kernville's legacy as a gold mining town still attracts tourists and you can visit the mining district of nearby Keyesville and try your hand at panning for gold. lver City Ghost Town in Bodfish, which has been featured on these shows, is a sight to see.

Best Time to Visit Kernville

Summer is busy here due to the popularity of water sports but nature and mountain lovers will appreciate the area off season too. Every February, the Whiskey Flat Days festival takes place, an annual 4 day event bringing Wild West history back to the present with re-enactments and 19th century encampment (frog jumping contest anyone?!) In September the town celebrates the Kern River Rock N Blues Festival, so music lovers may prefer this time of year.

Price and Availability Index in Kernville

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Kernville is in July, while the cheapest month is in May. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Kernville is in the high season in July. Kernville has its low season in January, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Kernville tends to be Thursday, while the most expensive day tends to be Saturday. Vacation homes in Kernville tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Tuesdays.

The weather in Kernville

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Kernville. The warmest months in Kernville are June and May, when temperatures reach 104 ˚F. The coolest month is February, when temperatures drop to 24 ˚F. The wettest month in Kernville is March with 3.81 inches of rain, while the driest month is November with 0.67 inches of rain.

Vacation Rentals in Kernville

Browse accommodations from all the best providers including Airbnb, Glamping Hub, VRBO and more at AllTheRooms.com. AllTheRooms has 111 vacation rentals, hotels and other great places to stay during your time in Kernville, with everything from cheap hostels and homestays to luxury Airbnbs and hotels. A trip to Kernville can be affordable - our lowest price accommodation is available at $49 per night. A typical accommodation in Kernville costs on average $171 per night.

If you want to stay connected during your trip, then you can choose from over 55 accommodations in Kernville that have WiFi. If you're planning on arriving in Kernville by car, be sure to choose from 37 accommodations that provide parking.

If you're traveling with a furry friend, then be sure to choose one of the 36 pet-friendly accommodations available.

We combine a wide variety of Kernville accommodations including vacation rentals, homestays, hostels and other unique places to stay into one easy search. We show results from more than 4 providers, including 27 places to stay from Airbnb, 20 accommodations from Glamping Hub and 8 places to stay from VRBO.

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