Memorial Day Camping Info

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We culled the following sections from the "Memorial Day Camping Info" news release in the Camping forum:

The direct link to on-line fire permit page is:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passesp ... index.html

Fire Safety: Visitors are required to have a California campfire permit to use a portable gas stove,
barbecue, lantern, or campfire outside a developed campground or recreation area. The campfire permit
is valid from the date issued until the end of the calendar year. A campfire permit can be obtained at any
Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management office or by visiting the Sequoia National Forest website
and downloading a copy of the permit at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia. The Kernville Chamber of
Commerce can also provide campfire and wilderness permits, and will be open on the weekend.

Water Safety: The Kern River is especially dangerous this time of year. River flows are extremely high
and we do not encourage visitors to go into the river. However, visitors need to wear a personal
flotation device at all time when on or around the lake and river. An adult must accompany small
children when near the water’s edge.

BE SAFE OUT THERE!