Located about 19 miles north of Kernville on Mountain Highway 99, Johnsondale Bridge BTAF offers a boat launch facility for whitewater boating access on the Kern River, along with picnicking and hiking opportunities via the scenic Kern River Trail.

The site features pit toilets, parking, and is open year-round for day use between sunrise and sunset with no fees required.

Note that this is an active whitewater rafting launch area (March through early July), so boaters should expect commercial tour traffic during peak season.