Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open every Friday through Sunday from 10am to 2pm. 

Come to the Visitor Center to explore the plants, animals and people who call the scenic San Joaquin River Gorge their home. Explore interactive displays inside and native plant gardens and outdoor classrooms just outside. Investigate a Mono house, learn how acorns were processed into food and explore other local cultural traditions.

Call ahead to schedule a special program for your group. The area is easily accessible via a paved road suitable for all types of cars.

Fee Schedule

• Day Use (per vehicle)………..$5
• Annual Pass…………………..$25
• Individual Campsite…………..$10
• Double Campsite (2 tables)….$15
• Equestrian Campsite…………$25
• Group Campground*…………$175
• Nuckahee Learning Center*…$300
• Interpretive Programs………..$10

*The Group Campground and Nuckahee Learning Center require reservations. Please contact the Bakersfield Field Office for more information.

Restrictions

• Target Shooting is prohibited within the management area
• Hunting of Non-Game Species is prohibited
• All trails in the management area are Non-Motorized. OHV’s are Prohibited
• A permit is required for campfires, and campfires must be in designated fire rings in the campgrounds

Explore Nearby

• Millerton Lake State Recreation Area — State Park in California
• Wassama Round House State Historic Park — State Park in California
• Sierra National Forest — National Forest in California
• Wawona Covered Bridge — Covered Bridge in California
• Indian Canyon Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in Utah