Bear Mountain RV Park

(56 reviews)

17.5 mi

Campground is actually pretty nice and well maintained. Its right along the river and has a nice…read moreview. There are plenty of hiking and bike riding trails connected to it. The Ranger was nice when I had a minor issue. The hours of the Rangers office are only till 5 PM I think. Why only 3 Stars? My experience at this campground was not as expected. - There was a group who decided to make the campground one big party and were blasting their music for the whole campground to hear. Many times they would ride around the loop blasting their music for everyone to hear as well. I guess they thought it was cool. They weren't young by any means. They were on scooters too, so not like they were trying to get exercise out of it. - Many folks decided it was alright to drive the wrong way around the loop, despite there being large signs that say "WRONG WAY, DO NOT ENTER". - I had many folks hanging out in my campsite since it was next to the water. I guess they either don't know of campground etiquette or don't care. I always thought you "don't" walk through someone else's campsite.

A very nice spot to camp and its a 2 -5 minute walk to the river. You can bring your RV but there…read moreare no electrical or water hook ups . Plenty of space to tent . There is running water from a faucet at the camp spot , toilets and hot showers . And they do keep it clean and provide toilet paper . Now, if you are part of a big group of campers you might want to get a site that's further out of the camp site near the river or the fields because of noise. If you are loud enough, your neighbors will hear you or you will hear them and can cause problems between camps especially during quiet time. Respect the quiet time which is at 10pm. My camp is loud, we play music and clown around and have good fun, and sometimes it might bother other campers, so I would book a site near the ends of the camp site where there are no campers behind you . Other than that, this is a really great place to camp . There is a convenient store a mile away but everything there is overpriced but convenient. This campground is infested with friendly squirrels that will beg for food or eat your scraps. Try not to feed them .

Campsite 19 grass area. Its one of the smaller grass areas. The one on the left (21) had more area.

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Cool scenery

Bakersfield River Run

4.4

(121 reviews)

12.2 mi

Loved our stay here. Clean, quiet, great facilities (store, and bathrooms are GREAT etc.) Easy…read moreto work with staff. We'll be back.

We live in Sparks Nevada and we're taking our time to get to SoCal. We were looking at different…read moreoptions from loves truckstop RV spots to KOA's and this came across my yelp feed. I read the multiple positive reviews. And the best thing was we pulled in right before midnight and the self check-in was super easy. Filling out the paperwork now and will pay tomorrow. Looks very clean and organized and plenty of parking. Each space is well groomed and well lit. We're definitely gonna come back here again.

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Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area

2.9

(48 reviews)

16.5 mi

Stayed here Late September for a night on our way to Yosemite. We called ahead to reserve our…read morelocation. There are squirrels everywhere but I loved that. If that might be an issue for you and pets be careful. There are holes everywhere and in most campsites. Employees for the most part were nice. Campsites were clean. Trash bins close by at every site. There are fire bins with grate at every campsite. Does smell a little bit like cow. Especially at night. There are plenty of bugs. come prepared! Bring Bug Repellent! Bug repellent scents etc. we were fine. They left us alone. There are 4 ducks that I think were someone's pet then dumped here bcuz they go right up to you. 2 nicely took food out of my hands. Be nice to them! Can fish. Bring everything. All in all 9/10 campsite.

Convenient and safe campground to stop for a night on our journey from Southern California to a…read morefriend's wedding up in the Yuba City mountains with our trusty camper van. We were mainly looking for a safe and accessible place to set up for a solid night's sleep before heading on. We arrived later, when the kiosk was closed already. However, the instructions were clear-due to us already having made a campsite reservation (we made it the night before so that was a plus-sites still available and easily booked through the Kern County Parks and Rec) and instructions on our reservation confirmation to find our campsite and check in with the kiosk to confirm no additional charges and that we had arrived and were leaving within the identified reservation's check in and out days and times we had selected when making the reservations. A lively camping area with varying ages, lots of families or friends gatherings (but not at all chaotic or rambunctious) and no other campsite's festivities impacted our sleep or experience which was a plus! Fit the criteria of the type of mid-road trip camping site we would utilize again.

Even our dog felt comfortable.

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Here's the cement pad where your table and fire pit is located. The site is close to the water.

Orange Grove RV Park

(156 reviews)

11.9 mi

Stayed here several times. Ample space between sites. It seemed like the northwest section of the…read morepark was for long-term renters. Power at campsites was stable. Campground was clean we felt comfortable. It should be noted that there was considerable highway and train noise all night long. Accelerating vehicles and train horns. Having stayed at many RV campgrounds it is not totally unusual to have this noise but it was pretty constant here. If passing through the area again I would return to this campground.

Beautiful place!! We never ate so many oranges and loved every one in our whole lives !!! Leanne in…read morethe office was great, Jesus and Miguel the maintenance guys were great and took such good care of the park. Not too far from town, showers were always hot and our dog had so much fun playing in the dog parks scattered throughout the park. Please remember to pick up after your dog when you visit. We will definitely stay again when we come back through.

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Lake Ming

(17 reviews)

18.0 mi

Be careful swimming in lake Ming, you can search the potential hazards online, skin irritation,…read moreamong other things. There are many things to do there, just don't swim!

The dude and I came to lake Ming in Bakersfield on 05/07/22 for a Choctaw event as the dude is part…read moreChoctaw Indian and got invited to come out. The event is open to anyone and people from all over the country flew in for the event. It was my first time to Lake Ming and it was pleasant it was pretty empty on the lake and mostly everyone was up the hill at the event. They had food vendors, native music and games so it was a fun time. It was pretty hot too! There were some people fishing and swimming in the lake and we saw a group of young boys doing donuts and racing in the parking lot which was so dangerous! The lake is very beautiful and clean surroundings and they even have camp grounds too! Overall, it was a lovely experience here and I would love to come back. It was a very nice relaxing day at the lake and meeting Choctaw families and the community!

Coasters Lake Ming Choctaw event 05/07/22

Lake Ming

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Buena Vista Lake

3.0

(54 reviews)

14.4 mi

I've been coming to Buena Vista Lake since I was 16. It has always been a fun safe and family…read moreoriented place to stay. Camp sites are large and well kept. Its very outdoorsy and there are bugs but if you prepare you can really deter them. We spray our campsite upon arrival for ticks and fleas and roaches. We keep all food inside and clean up and throw away all trash. We don't use harsh led lights. We also jeep a low (one log) smoke fire going during the day as the smoke really helps keep em at bay but doesn't smoke out the campsite. Plus it smells good and makes it campier. Tips: bring outside sandals and watershoes. They have goat-head stickers that feel like tiny needles when stepped on and they are everywhere no matter how much to try to sweep. We have a no shoe policy in the rv so it really helps. Bring lots of bug spray for your person. Its a lake and there are lots of bugs. This place really is awesome for skiers. The rangers are serious about the safety and integrity of this place so of you're looking for a big party its not glamis. Go somewhere else. Cons: tent camping. Probably not the best place if its hot and muggy. You really need ac in these temps. The lake is a huge help but hey trailers are always better. The lake is slowly losing water level. But not by a whole lot. Maybe 5 feet in 20 years. So for boat owners with low props it could be a concern. The rangers are very vigilant. And while this isn't a con for me it could be for you. So mind your manners. A little goes a long way here. But if you want a good skiing lake this is the best place in Cali.

The state of decay of the restroom is unbelievable 3 days camping there not a single day did a…read moremaintenance person come by and clean it. When you pay for a service 130 dollars for camp ground plus parking fee almost 150 dollars total. It's really fucking upsetting mediocre people run this facility. no working sinks as well .

Please clean up after your pets. Poop bag stations are provided throughout park.

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The Park At River Walk

(91 reviews)

12.2 mi

We recently had a special yearly tradition for The Park at River Walk, the Memorial Day Thousand…read moreFlags Ceremony. The entire park is covered in USA flags and it is always an awe inspiring sight. The day of ceremony always draws a large crowd. I took the family dog on a walk the night before to avoid the heat and enjoy the sight. It was nice to have a quieter moment to soak in the flags. It's also good to see families and friends gather at this awesome local park. It's nice to see the the park is being reinvested in with the playground currently under construction to bring in new equipment. I'll have to post some pictures of the structure once it's done!

The Park at River Walk is a lively place for people to have picnics, enjoy a walk/run, admire the…read morewildlife, or head to the Dignity Amphitheater for events. My best friend and I took a break from studying so that we can go for a walk here. Honestly, this park is so nice and I wouldn't mind laying out a blanket on the grass and reading under a tree. It was a refreshing place to relax our minds. I loved seeing the ducks and geese wading in the water. For the most part, the park is kept clean but it makes me sad to see garbage accumulate where the animals swim.

Great for walking the dog

Picnic area

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Dignity Amphitheater

Bakersfield KOA Journey

(127 reviews)

7.4 mi

Excellent stay! The paw pen sites are amazing! Absolutely worth the upgrade! Our pups enjoyed our…read morestay as much as we did! The park was so beautiful and clean! The staff was friendly and helpful! The restaurant was as fantastic! We will be back!

Who would've known Bakersfield has a hidden gem of a KOA campground, where "The Crest" movie…read moretheater used to be. The facilities, quite literally all of them, were incredibly and painfully obviously clean and maintained. The pool, gym, laundry, RV sites, all exceedingly clean. I also want to take a moment to give a shout out to the Crest Bar & Grill. This KOA has a GREAT place to eat, the food was good & massive servings. All the staff, from the camp staff to the grounds guys & the waitresses / waiters at the diner were ON POINT. KOA Bakersfield, don't never change, keep being you boo - cause you are wonderful.

My dogs enjoying the tree shade

Huge grass area in front of complex.

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A Country Rv Park

3.7

(41 reviews)

10.9 mi

Nice park. Clean and gated. Laundry was only $2.50. We stayed 3 nights I believe waiting for the…read morewinds to die down to take the pass.

Nice staff and nice peaceful property. Sites are affordable, spacious, and easy to pull into! Nice…read morepool as well.

Sites well placed for rv park

Sunset over Bakersfield

Shower -restroom-laundry

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Hart Memorial Park

(55 reviews)

24.6 mi

Nice place. Water fountains are awesome. Relaxing view. I really enjoyed visiting Hart Park in…read moreBakersfield. It has a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere on many days, especially if you love nature. The water, mountains, trees, and scenery are very beautiful and make it a great place to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes when there is shooting practice at the pistol range nearby, it can interrupt the peaceful feeling a little, but overall the park is still very nice and worth visiting

This is an amazing park! It was so green and plenty of space for people to get their own spot. I…read morewent in the afternoon, so it was hot! There were a lot of ducks in the lake. I plan to come back another time to enjoy the scenery in the morning.

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Orange Grove RV Park

(156 reviews)

11.9 mi

Stayed here several times. Ample space between sites. It seemed like the northwest section of the…read morepark was for long-term renters. Power at campsites was stable. Campground was clean we felt comfortable. It should be noted that there was considerable highway and train noise all night long. Accelerating vehicles and train horns. Having stayed at many RV campgrounds it is not totally unusual to have this noise but it was pretty constant here. If passing through the area again I would return to this campground.

Beautiful place!! We never ate so many oranges and loved every one in our whole lives !!! Leanne in…read morethe office was great, Jesus and Miguel the maintenance guys were great and took such good care of the park. Not too far from town, showers were always hot and our dog had so much fun playing in the dog parks scattered throughout the park. Please remember to pick up after your dog when you visit. We will definitely stay again when we come back through.

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Bakersfield River Run

4.4

(121 reviews)

12.2 mi

Loved our stay here. Clean, quiet, great facilities (store, and bathrooms are GREAT etc.) Easy…read moreto work with staff. We'll be back.

We live in Sparks Nevada and we're taking our time to get to SoCal. We were looking at different…read moreoptions from loves truckstop RV spots to KOA's and this came across my yelp feed. I read the multiple positive reviews. And the best thing was we pulled in right before midnight and the self check-in was super easy. Filling out the paperwork now and will pay tomorrow. Looks very clean and organized and plenty of parking. Each space is well groomed and well lit. We're definitely gonna come back here again.

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Bakersfield KOA Journey

(127 reviews)

7.4 mi

Excellent stay! The paw pen sites are amazing! Absolutely worth the upgrade! Our pups enjoyed our…read morestay as much as we did! The park was so beautiful and clean! The staff was friendly and helpful! The restaurant was as fantastic! We will be back!

Who would've known Bakersfield has a hidden gem of a KOA campground, where "The Crest" movie…read moretheater used to be. The facilities, quite literally all of them, were incredibly and painfully obviously clean and maintained. The pool, gym, laundry, RV sites, all exceedingly clean. I also want to take a moment to give a shout out to the Crest Bar & Grill. This KOA has a GREAT place to eat, the food was good & massive servings. All the staff, from the camp staff to the grounds guys & the waitresses / waiters at the diner were ON POINT. KOA Bakersfield, don't never change, keep being you boo - cause you are wonderful.

My dogs enjoying the tree shade

Huge grass area in front of complex.

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Kern River Campground

(56 reviews)

17.5 mi

Campground is actually pretty nice and well maintained. Its right along the river and has a nice…read moreview. There are plenty of hiking and bike riding trails connected to it. The Ranger was nice when I had a minor issue. The hours of the Rangers office are only till 5 PM I think. Why only 3 Stars? My experience at this campground was not as expected. - There was a group who decided to make the campground one big party and were blasting their music for the whole campground to hear. Many times they would ride around the loop blasting their music for everyone to hear as well. I guess they thought it was cool. They weren't young by any means. They were on scooters too, so not like they were trying to get exercise out of it. - Many folks decided it was alright to drive the wrong way around the loop, despite there being large signs that say "WRONG WAY, DO NOT ENTER". - I had many folks hanging out in my campsite since it was next to the water. I guess they either don't know of campground etiquette or don't care. I always thought you "don't" walk through someone else's campsite.

A very nice spot to camp and its a 2 -5 minute walk to the river. You can bring your RV but there…read moreare no electrical or water hook ups . Plenty of space to tent . There is running water from a faucet at the camp spot , toilets and hot showers . And they do keep it clean and provide toilet paper . Now, if you are part of a big group of campers you might want to get a site that's further out of the camp site near the river or the fields because of noise. If you are loud enough, your neighbors will hear you or you will hear them and can cause problems between camps especially during quiet time. Respect the quiet time which is at 10pm. My camp is loud, we play music and clown around and have good fun, and sometimes it might bother other campers, so I would book a site near the ends of the camp site where there are no campers behind you . Other than that, this is a really great place to camp . There is a convenient store a mile away but everything there is overpriced but convenient. This campground is infested with friendly squirrels that will beg for food or eat your scraps. Try not to feed them .

Campsite 19 grass area. Its one of the smaller grass areas. The one on the left (21) had more area.

Natural area enjoy

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Cool scenery

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We had an amazing stay at Bear Mountain RV Park in Bakersfield! The park is clean, well-maintained, and offers beautiful mountain views. The standout of our visit was the wonderful office manager, Crystal. She greeted us with a warm smile, provided excellent recommendations, and ensured our stay was perfect. Crystal's exceptional customer service truly made our visit memorable. Highly recommend this RV park for its great amenities and fantastic staff! read more

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I've only been here a couple weeks but I'm very grateful to be here. The manager Dawna was very…read moresweet and very nice and made it very easy for me to move in. It was just a piece of cake. The neighbors have been very nice and I really love it here

This is going to be the most honest and thoughtful review one person can make. I came here 3 months…read moreago not knowing anything about Bakersfield or this RV park. I was in a bind and the price attracted me. I've stayed at many rv parks mostly KOA but never long term. First off this is on the east side of town, so once it gets dark there's no lights on. Management requested 2 months security deposit saying my credit was bad so I gave it to them thinking I would get it back. Everything here is done by money orders something very primitive last time I used one was 30yrs ago I didn't know they still existed. During my stay I'm informed by a employee there that manager steals people's rents and she recorded Donna and she got fired. This place is filled with thieves. The hotel next doors review are all about people breaking into their cars and rooms. Behind the rv park is a homeless encampment and they constantly scour the park to break into rv, cars, storage you name it. No one does anything. They charge you $45/mth for water you can't drink it causes cancer, so if your pet drinks it they will have diarrhea something no one tells you. The place is filled with dog poop everywhere no one cleans after their dogs let alone keeping them on a leash. The tenants are decent some nice but everyone is there because this is the last resort. Orange park rv is far nicer actually any other park is better than here. Now to my security deposit, you have to give them a 30 day notice in writing so I did, they have 21 days by law and they make sure they take their sweet time. I called every other day and the manager made it sound like I'm a nuisance, well If an employee tells you that management is stealing rent money orders from tenants you would be concerned as well. Turns out my security deposit was returned $200 short. I paid $950 they gave me back $750. So if you're thinking about staying here because you don't have money, rv is old or whatever the reason, make sure you can deal with what I wrote in detail. Because they'll be nice to get you in then brush you off once they got you. I had to fight for my deposit back and they still stole $200. There's 100 spots there so if they do this to 20 people a month that's 4k someone is making per month on top of whatever else they steal. Very lucrative thieves here. In fact i I emailed every top employee of BoaVida Communities to get an answer and seems as if they buy and sell these parks using investors money. This place used to be nice, same rv in the pic from 10-20yrs ago are still there it's like a twilight zone. Right next to a freeway, my neighbors car was stolen as she was doing her laundry. At night it's super dark, it's far away from everything decent. You can't walk around without garbage, poop and glass everywhere or homeless people walking up to you. Always on guard to make sure no one steals anything. Then to be worried your rent is gonna get stolen. The girl that worked there got fired for reporting the theft issue now my security deposit got $200 stolen. They know that no one can do much so they take advantage of people, they haven't met karma yet. One day someone will come and throw some acid in their face maybe that will be a reality call for these thieves who prey on the poor. If you don't believe me look at the review for the hotel next door it's called WoodSpring Suites. The homeless live behind that hotel and this rv park. Talk about living in hell. Soon someone will take someone's life for being thieves. I almost got to that point, when you're poor and have cancer you have nothing to lose but everything to gain. Karma is coming for these crooks

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