page_title: Domeland Wilderness
section_title: Recreation
hierarchical_section_title: Domeland Wilderness / Recreation
caption_attribution_description: English: An endemic California species of Nolina, called Parry's Beargrass, of the Mojave Desert.
context_page_description: The Domeland Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area located 55 miles northeast of Bakersfield, California USA. It encompasses 130,081 acres, is jointly managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management and is mostly within the Sequoia National Forest.
context_section_description: Extreme heat in the summer months as well as low water makes the Domeland lightly visited until autumn, winter or spring.
  Activities in the wilderness are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, as well as day-hiking, backpacking, fishing and rock climbing.
  There are three campgrounds near the wilderness: Long Valley, Chimney Rock and Kennedy Meadows.
  The Pacific Crest Trail runs through the wilderness for seven miles (11 km) next to the South Fork Kern River. The Rockhouse Trail follows the river for another four miles (6 km). A ford across the river is required to access higher elevations in the wilderness. The trails in the wilderness traverse the variety of topography and can be accessed via 10 trailheads. The Domeland Trail goes through the most rugged, rocky part of the wilderness.
  Fishing for brown trout and rainbow trout is popular at this part of South Fork Kern River as well as other streams such as Fish Creek, Manter Creek, Taylor Creek and Trout Creek. The upper reaches of these creeks can contain golden trout.
  Rock climbing in Domeland Wilderness is possible, with seldom climbed class 5+ routes.
  The Forest Service encourages the practice of Leave No Trace principles of outdoor travel to minimize human impact on the environment.
caption: Parry's Beargrass
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