Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Bodfish

Bodfish is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 1,956 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 100 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 15 parks and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kern River Valley (5 km), Isabella Main Dam (8 km) and Lake Isabella (14 km).

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Bodfish, California
Bodfish, Kern district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bodfish at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 1,956
Coordinates
35.5880° N, 118.4920° W
Places within 50 km
215 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Bodfish

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bodfish

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bodfish. The closest is Ball Mountain (3 km); the best-known is Kern River Valley (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bodfish

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bodfish. The closest is White Rock Mine (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bodfish

19 parks within 100 km of Bodfish. The closest is Uffert Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bodfish

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bodfish. The closest is Kern River Preserve (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bodfish

9 churches within 100 km of Bodfish. The closest is Church Dome (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bodfish

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bodfish. The closest is Isabella Main Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bodfish

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bodfish
  2. 5 km Kern River Valley · viewpoint, Nye
  3. 3 km Isabella Main Dam · dam, Kern
  4. 9 km Lake Isabella · lake, Kern
  5. 3 km Lake Isabella · lake, Nye
  6. 26 km Brown Peak · peak, Nye
  7. 16 km Back to Bodfish

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    Within 15 km of Bodfish

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bodfish by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints100115Ball Mountain (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4747White Rock Mine (4 km)
    Other attractions2930Scovern Hot Springs (5 km)
    Parks1519Uffert Park (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Kern River Preserve (23 km)
    Churches19Church Dome (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Isabella Main Dam (8 km)
    Beaches & coast66Paradise Cove (12 km)
    Museums24CALM - California Living Museum (49 km)
    Caves22Greenhorn Cave (11 km)
    Waterfalls22Salmon Creek Falls (45 km)
    Treks12PCT - California Section F (46 km)

    Bodfish: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bodfish?

    Kern River Valley (viewpoint, about 5 km), Isabella Main Dam (dam, about 8 km), Lake Isabella (lake, about 14 km), Lake Isabella (lake, about 16 km), Brown Peak (peak, about 16 km), Kern River Preserve (nature spot, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bodfish?

    215 places on Spotwander: 100 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 29 other attractions, 15 parks, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bodfish?

    Ball Mountain, about 3 km by road; Hooper Hill (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bodfish?

    White Rock Mine, about 4 km by road; Mammoth Mine (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bodfish?

    Uffert Park, about 3 km by road; Mountain Mesa Park (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bodfish?

    Start in Bodfish, visit Kern River Valley, then Isabella Main Dam, then Lake Isabella, then Lake Isabella, then Brown Peak, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bodfish?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Bodfish

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bodfish’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bodfish on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.