Wilderness Stock Use

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Duration:
6 minutes, 50 seconds

Watch this film for a demonstration of best practices for minimum-impact wilderness travel with pack stock. It includes tips for feed, grooming, and choosing a campsite location.

 
Horse ears and view from Rock Creek Pack Station

Stock users travel in these parks with horses, mules, burros, and even llamas.

Stock use has impacts on wilderness environments, and must be carefully planned and conducted. If you would like to travel with stock in wilderness, be sure you are familiar with the specific regulations that apply to stock-supported trips.

If you don't have pack stock but are interested in day rides or overnight trips, there are stables that operate in Grant Grove and Cedar Grove.

Wilderness Office
Phone: (559) 565-3766
E-mail: SEKI Wilderness Office

Commercial Services Office
Phone: (559) 565-4235
E-mail: Commercial Services

 
Grazing Restrictions
Grazing Restrictions

Party Size, Camping, and Restricted Areas

Meadow Opening & Closing Updates
Meadow Opening & Closing Updates

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Velvet Grass in Kern River Canyon
Velvet Grass in Kern River Canyon

Velvet grass, an invasive species, was discovered along the floor of the Kern River Canyon. Temporary grazing restrictions are in place.

Read the Parks Stock Users Guide
Read the Parks Stock Users Guide

A must read before heading out!

 

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Last updated: August 7, 2025

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47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271

Phone:

559 565-3341

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