A permit is not required from Riverkern Beach south to Riverside Park in Kernville. Each day, a completed Forest Service manifest for the specific river run must be left at your launch site prior to your trip. Manifests are available at each Forest Service office and at designated drop off boxes in the field. More than one permit number may appear on a manifest as long as the number of passengers does not exceed the 18 person limit. If new passengers are added to your trip during the day, a new river use manifest must be completed and left at a designated drop off point prior to the next launch.
Water flows are dependent upon snow melt and natural run-off.
Each raft should have an extra oar or paddle, a 50 foot throwline with bag and a 16 foot mooring line. To avoid congestion on the Limestone Run, use the Brush Creek put-in as an alternate to the Johnsondale Bridge. Scout rapids before running, to check for hazards. Experienced rafting skills are a must. Launching from campgrounds and day use areas is NOT allowed.