Golden Trout Creek

CA
Directions to Irene’s Camp
36.363°N 118.311°W
Camping

Photo: David Bakken · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Heads up: Weekends near the water fill first. Book the campsite before the gear.

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© OpenStreetMap contributors · OpenFreeMap · USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (via Esri)
Kern Canyon from the mouth of Golden Trout Creek (43867630664).jpg
David Bakken · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
FMIB 41438 Golden Trout (Salmo aguabonita) In a small stream, Golden Trout Creek Above Volcano Falls, in the high southern Sierra Nevada.jpeg
American Association for the Advancement of Science: Pacific Coast Committee · Public domain
California Golden Trout.jpg
DaveWiz84 · CC BY-SA 4.0
FMIB 39546 South side of Toowa Valley.jpeg
Barton Warren Evermann · Public domain

Quick facts

Type
River
State
California
Length
About 13.7 miles
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
1
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
No boat rentals here

Bring the boat on wheels

Rent a campervan and paddle from shore, or gear up for a day at the water.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

Irene’s Camp

· 0.4 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Golden Trout Creek

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

Siberian Pass Trail

· 0.3 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Lower Kern Bridge Trail

· 0.5 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Volcano Meadow Trail

· 0.5 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Tunnel Cutoff

· 0.5 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Golden Trout Creek Trail

· 0.7 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Bear Meadow Trail

· 0.9 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Rocky Basin Lakes Trail

· 1.4 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Little Whitney to Big Whitney Meadow Trail

· 1.4 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Kern Peak Trail

· 1.5 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Bait and tackle

  • Big Willi Mountaineering Company 120 South Main Street, Lone Pine
    16.8 miDirections
  • Triple Crown Outfitters 98953 Sacatar Ranch Road, Inyokern · Mo-Su 09:00-15:00
    27.6 miCallDirections

RV dump and fresh water

Ranger stations

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Southern Inyo HospitalEmergency 501 East Locust Street, Lone Pine · 24/7
    17.2 miCallDirections
  • Family Healthcare Network
    28.5 miDirections
  • Tule River Indian Health Center
    31.2 miDirections

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

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Golden Trout Creek FAQ

Where can I camp near Golden Trout Creek?

Campgrounds near the water include Irene’s Camp. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Where can I buy bait near Golden Trout Creek?

Bait and tackle nearby: Big Willi Mountaineering Company (16.8 mi), Triple Crown Outfitters (27.6 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Kern River18 miSouth Fork Kern River28 miIsabella Lake49 mi · 25% fullRancheria Creek54 mi

Sources: USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (rivers via Esri Living Atlas), Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.