Free Sand Available to Residents in Preparation for Heavy Rainfall

October 14, 2025 /

In preparation for heavy rainfall across Kern County, the Kern County Public Works Department has delivered sand to several locations throughout the county. Residents have to provide their own sandbags and shovels; however, the sand is free.

Along with each location name is a Google Maps Plus code that can be used to display the exact location.   

Bakersfield Sandbag Station

Exit from Alfred Harrell Highway onto Goodmanville Access Road. On the east side of Alfred Harrell Highway.

Google Maps Plus Code: C3P9+QF9 Bakersfield, California

Frazier Park Sandbag Station

At the intersection of Mt. Pinos Way and West End Drive, head northbound on West End Drive.

Google Maps Plus Code: R2FQ+F4M Frazier Park, California

Lake Isabella Sandbag Station

Located north of the intersection of Kneale Avenue and Suhre Street.

Google Maps Plus Code: JGHG+G3C Lake Isabella, California

Lamont Sandbag Station

At the intersection of Hall Road and San Diego Street, head northbound on San Diego Street and make a left into the parking lot.

Google Maps Plus Code: 736J+848 Lamont, California

Lebec Sandbag Station

Just off Exit 207. South end on Lebec Road.

Google Maps Plus Code: R4PP+HFR Lebec, California

McFarland Sandbag Station

Northwest to the intersection of Elmo Highway and Scheitlin Avenue.

Google Maps Plus Code: MQQF+M4H McFarland, California

Mountain Mesa Sandbag Station

Head south at the intersection of Dogwood Avenue and McCray Road, and the Sandbag Station will be on the right.

Google Maps Plus Code: JHMR+P6H Mountain Mesa, California

Tehachapi Sandbag Station

On the southeast corner of Tucker Road and Highline Road.

Google Maps Plus Code: 4G5M+P2C Tehachapi, California

Wofford Heights Sandbag Station

Off East Evans Road, east of Wofford Heights Park, toward the lake.

Google Maps Plus Code: PH42+3CP Wofford Heights, California

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JaNell Gore

Ja'Nell Gore is a student at Cal State Bakersfield. In addition to writing for Kern Sol News she is a poet who loves any chance she has to perform and be with her community.