Putting UNITY in our commUNITY.
A little History
The town of Lake Isabella was called just Isabella before the dam and was named in honor of Queen Isabella of Spain by Sven Barton back in 1893.
At one time there were only two communities making up the valley, there was no dam, roads were dirt and no one even knew what a stop sign was. Kernville and Isabella (the two communities) were relocated in preparation of the Isabella Dam beginning in 1948. They now sit under the lake in quiet memory. The lake was created in 1953 by the U.S. Corps of Engineers when the dams were put into place.
The Valley now has 11 small towns that surround Isabella Lake and the Kern River: Bodfish, Lake Isabella (formerly Isabella), Wofford Heights, Kernville (new), Riverkern, Canebrake, Onyx, Weldon, Mtn. Mesa, Squirrel Valley, and Southlake. There is an adventure waiting in any of these small towns and the country side that abounds! In fact it is one of the largest bodies of water in Southern California and is packed fully of activities for the whole family.
The Kern River Valley welcomes your presence.
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Foundations & Organizatons
“BARC’s Mission is to build a stronger community by helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve individual goals for a better life.” Located: 6125 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-8502
Located: CDFW Headquarters 1416 9th Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-0411
"Stand up for children, so they'll stand a chance." Located: 2000 24th St. Suite 130 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 631-2272
Our Mission is to provide awareness through education and information exchange, and to facilitate interagency coordination, fire protection, and fire safety projects within the Kern River Valley. Mailing: PO Box 633 Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 377-3542
Kern River Fish Hatchery was built in 1928 by the Kern County Fish and Protective Game Association. Located at: 14400 Sierra Way (Mountain Hwy. 99) Kernville, Ca. 93238
Contact Info: 221 Clara Dr. Bodfish, CA 93205 (760) 223-0102
Get the most up to date information in the Kern River Valley. Facilitating the social, natural, and financial health of the Kern River Valley for this and future generations.
Our mission is to promote Arts and Crafts in the communities of the Kern River Valley.
The Kern Valley Growers Association operates two Certified Farmers Markets in the Kern River Valley: The Lakeshore Farmers Market, across from St. Jude's Church, Every Sat. 9am – 1pm, and 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA.
Our mission is to provide the youth of the Kern River Valley the opportunity to participate in organized football/cheer activities. Contact: PO Box 2521, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 223-2964
The Pregnancy Resource Center of the Kern River Valley was founded by community and religious leaders who understand what it's like to feel lost and alone, when all you really want is answers to questions to help you make decisions that will last a lifetime. We're Here To Help Location: 5120 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-8893
The Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau was established in 1992 as a non-profit organization committed to helping tourists get the most out of their desert adventures. Drop by our Visitor’s Center or request a visitor’s packet for brochures and information. Located: 643 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (800) VISIT-30 racvb@filmdeserts.com
Rosedale was formed in 1959 for the purpose of groundwater recharge. The Board of Directors are farmers or ranchers and are elected by the landowners. Contact info: 661-589-6045
Service Above Self in the Kern River Valley We meet Thursdays at 6:00 PM Kern River Valley Elks Lodge Located: 6708 Wofford Heights Blvd Wofford Heights, CA 93285 (760) 223-3468
The Sequoia is one of nineteen National Forests in California. It takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. The Sequoia's landscape is as spectacular as its trees. Soaring granite monoliths, glacier-torn canyons, roaring whitewater, and more await your discovery at the Sierra Nevada's southern end. The Sequoia National Forest offers a huge range of outdoor recreation activities.
It is our mission as a Foundation to provide programs and facilities to foster enriched opportunities for educational, cultural, recreational and community based inter-generational activities in a rural area. Contact: South Fork School & Community Foundation P.O. Box 1006 Weldon, CA 93283 (760) 378-4000
Contact Info: 6488 Fay Ranch Rd Weldon, CA 93283 (760) 378-3669
The Tubatulabal are a non-federally recognized tribe who have been working toward their recognition for many years. Many Tubatulabal people still live in Kern Valley. We are active as a tribal governance and have reawakened many of our traditional ceremonies. Our language, songs and stories are now being heard sang and told in the valley. Contact: Tubatulabals of Kern Valley P.O Box 226 Lake Isabella, Ca. 93240