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Last Updated: 18th February, 2020
Swimming: It is NOT a good idea to swim in the Kern River in 2017 as snow pack further north is still melting, causing the currents to be far more rapid than previous years. In the 1850's, the Kern River Valley blossomed due to Gold Rush Fever! Today, gold can still be found in the Kern River if you look close enough.
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Just so, where can I swim in Kern River?
As you drive up the Kern River on Hwy 99 from Lake Isabella, the winding road with steep cliffs reveal lots of swimming holes. You'll see people camped out in dispersed sites all around here. Two unique swimming holes that are especially intriguing are at Limestome Campground and the other at Brush Creek Campground.
how many people have died on the Kern River? Kern River death toll sign to be updated today. The Kern County Sheriff's Office will update the Kern River death toll sign Friday. Officials say 15 people died last year, bringing the total to 295 people since 1968.
Correspondingly, is the Kern River dangerous?
Sgt. Steve Williams informs media of the dangers of the Kern River Thursday, advising the public to stay out. The Kern River is more dangerous than normal — the water levels are higher from rain and snow melting and flowing into the river, and the water is moving fast.
What is the most dangerous river in California?
The Kern River Can Be Deadly.