Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp

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Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp is a public launch on Brite Valley Lake in Kern County, California .

The nearest community is Golden Hills, about 4.0 miles away. The closest larger city is Bakersfield, approximately 32.5 miles away. The site lies within the Chanac Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from California Department of Parks and Recreation . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 16, 2026.

Boat ramps on Brite Valley Lake

Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Brite Valley Lake . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Kern County

We currently track 12 public boat ramps in Kern County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Lake Ming Lake Ming 29 mi away
Lake Isabella (Engineers Point ) Lake Isabella 38 mi away
Lake Isabella Patrol Boat Dock (French Gulch) Lake Isabella 38 mi away
Lake Isabella Lake Isabella 38 mi away
French Gulch Marina Lake Isabella 38 mi away
Lake Isabella RV Resort Lake Isabella 39 mi away

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp provides access to Brite Valley Lake.

This listing is sourced from California Department of Parks and Recreation records.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County: Kern County, California
Nearby places: Golden Hills (4.0 mi)

Stallion Springs (5.6 mi)

Tehachapi (5.7 mi)
Coordinates: 35.1049830, -118.5449570 Gaia
Waterbody: Brite Valley Lake
Access type: Public

Current weather

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM

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Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp

Boat ramps on Brite Valley Lake

Nearby boat ramps in Kern County

Frequently asked questions

Can I launch for free at Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp?

Is parking available at Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp?

Can I launch a kayak or canoe here?

What waterway is this on?

Who manages Brite Valley Recreation Ara Boat Ramp?

When was this ramp last verified?

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