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CONTACT INFORMATION

Steven Ptomey, M.A., RPA *
Special Events/Concessions and Filming, Great Basin District Chief of Cultural Resources
46001 Orwin Way, Gorman, CA 93243
661.369.1142 mobile
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
Park Website

Keywords: Desert; Rural; Trails; Wilderness

Site Condition: As Tomo-Kahni is at an elevation of over 4,000 feet, the weather is variable, so layered clothing is recommended. Water, good walking shoes and sun protection are also necessary.

General Notes: updated 11.7.2011 / 11.16.2011 / 6.6.2014 / 12.17.2014 lm / 9.17.2015 lb / 12.22.2015 lb / 2.18.2016 lb / 5.15.2017 lm

Usage Restriction: Park may only be visited by guided tour; call (661) 946-6092 for dates and reservations.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, KERN COUNTY FILM COMMISSION

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Ownership: state

Verified: 12/2/2025

Location Details

Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park (SHP)

United States / Tehachapi, California
Location ID: #7777

The Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park: Kawaiisu Native American Village was created as a unit of California State Parks in 1993 to protect and preserve the integrity of the location. Nestled atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuooah) Village. The location was likely chosen for its moderate temperature and plentiful resources. The Kawaiisu migrated from the Great Basin and made the Tehachapi their home for two to three thousand years. The Kawaiisu are noted for their finely woven baskets of intricate and colorful design.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Caves / Caverns;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Deserts / Barren Lands;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Mountains / Rocks / Geological Oddities;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks
 
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