Lower Richbar is a day-use picnic area located approximately 20 miles northeast of Bakersfield along Highway 178, featuring a paved road, picnic tables, restrooms, and dumpsters adjacent to the lower Kern River.

The site operates seasonally (April-September) from 6 am to 10 pm daily with a $12 per vehicle day-use fee, though potable water is not available.

This location provides access for fishing and swimming activities along the Kern River, with optimal swimming conditions occurring at flows between 600-800 cfs.