We camped at the Kern River for 10 days. So pleased to find this market for groceries - they've got…read moreeverything & prices are competitive. Excellent meat case, prepared salads, hot food & desserts, if you don't want to cook. They have a large beer section, all kinds in a cooler room. We bought sweat shirts here too, fishing license & extra tackle. Very big selection and very friendly staff.

Came into Kernville from Alta Sierra it a beautiful drive down. My destination was James Store our…read morefavorite market in the valley. It was time for their stuffed pork chops from the old school super meat dept. / deli Friendly butcher service on special cuts of all your favorite steaks, home made sausages, hamburger, chicken. The deli I could go on & on about delicious sandwiches salads great lunch specials. Hot, take out selections are available, hot dogs burritos all delicious. Groceries any item you crave most likely James store will have it. Super selection of fresh crisp produce they have it all. JS have a 50' section of your favorite spirts and fine wines. Fishing hunting hiking camping it's all here if you forget anything.. Gas & Diesel available to top off your tanks. It's a busy place on the weekends, people come from all over to visit the mighty Kern River and venture up Hwy.178 to the magnificent Sierras.

I love the general store! But it's CLOSED for winter. Went today 12/7 and there's a sign that says…read moreclosed until February. A couple weeks ago we had delicious breakfast burritos and biscuits and gravy.

A complete 'mini' general store. The lady who greeted us…read moresuper welcoming. This shop also offers prepared to order menu and some drinks! We got Tri-Tip Burrito which split into 2. And it was delish!

This place pretty much your one stop for everything you will need in Kernville and surrounding…read moreareas. It is the first stop you will see heading into Kernville. They have plenty of restrooms right across from it. They are very knowledgable of the area, offer fishing licenses, some camping and fishing gear, plenty of snacks, propane, ice, gift-shop, drinks, beer, lotto, Shell gasoline and other items. It is also very clean and the people I have encountered working the counter have always been very welcoming and friendly.

This place has everything. Food, drink, rafts, sunscreen, apparel, you name it. Floor to ceiling…read morepacked with all your river hang needs and they were they only store open before 8am which was helpful preparing for our rafting day.

The staff here is amazing. They really get you prepped for your adventure. The whole family had a…read moreblast. If you are a first timer, tube here. They set you up. Once you get your river legs you can buy a tube here.

Jester today was a wonderful guide. He was super friendly and knew the river well. As always, the…read moreentire group is so professional and Dale the bus driver offered some cool stories and music for the ride. Kyle helped the other raft but went over all of the information we needed. He was also super nice. We only raft with this outfit when in Kernville. It is always a great time with wonderful people. Highly recommend!!!

Our new bikes have taken our adventures to the next level! Outstanding quality, amazing rides, and…read morean incredible team at Action Sports. Knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate -- we highly recommend them! Thank you Kerry & his Team

I brought my bicycle here when the derailer fell off and the brakes stopped working right. When I…read moredropped it off on Sunday afternoon around 1:30 they said it would be ready on Tuesday. I told them at the service department that the bike would not shift gears going up, that the shifter only worked right when downshifting. Imagine my surprise when they text me less than three hours later saying my bike is ready. It seemed OK, they asked me to ride it in the parking lot. It was 5:50, and they closed in ten minutes. The bike shifted OK for a couple of cycles up and down. As much as I was happy to get the bicycle back the same day, I was not happy after riding it several time and from gears five thru eight still trouble upshifting. I truly wish they had kept the bike until Tuesday, maybe the bike would shift properly. I did not need to get my bicycle back fast as much as I needed to get my bicycle back FIXED.

Some times people are stupid when they post a picture and tell you that the business in the picture…read moreis one thing and it is actually not the business in the picture is something completely different. That is not Todd's Outdoor Supply, it is S&M COINS AND COLLECTABLES. DUH

This place should be a private members only shopping club for survivalists…read more All kinds of anti "liberal" graphics on the walls and pro survivalist stuff. Kind of interesting and funny. Plus he idolizes the old cowboy movie stars. Hay, who doesn't ! I don't care about his politics . I just wanted to pick up some things for my camping trip. High prices on everything. I thought the store was open to the public so I went in and spent over $150 in about ten minutes. I received so much hatred and seething rage toward me from the guy owner there, for...,? Why I don't know. I don't know the guy and he doesn't know me. I was polite and maybe a little too friendly. That's just my way of enjoying things I do. Should I care if he despises me for some unknown assumptions on his part? No. Whatever! But I won't spend any more money there. I paid with my bank card and he turned his back to me to process my card. I could not see what he was doing the entire time. I hate that. So when a week later I needed a new bank card for a different reason, I felt like I was killing 2 birds with one stone and breathed a sigh of relief.

While shopping at this Bakersfield landmark camping and military supply store, several workers were…read moreinstrumental in making my shopping experience a memorable one. They not only made me feel welcome but they were very knowledgeable as well. Their camping and military supply store is off the hook good! I thought the former Supply Sergeant was good, they can't hold a candle to this well established business. Besides that they off the above said items, they main gig is nuts and bolts and boy oh boy do they have a slew of both! Johnny, John and Mark are the best guys in the world! I would recommend them for any need that arises when it comes to the above said items!

Great service and a store that doesn't get the respect they deserve...went in with a specific need…read more It was filled promptly and with enthusiasm and professionalism which you don't see from everyone these days....

Kudos to the service department. Amanda helped us with our refrigerator replacement in our fifth…read morewheel. We had a trip planned we didn't want to miss and thankfully we will not. Everyone we spoke with in the service dept. was kind and extremely helpful.

If I could give zero stars, I would. I called ahead asking for a simple RV adapter and was met with…read morerude, dismissive service. The representative, Kelly, was unhelpful and made it feel like my question was an inconvenience. As a new RV owner, I was just trying to get what I needed, and the experience was frustrating and unprofessional. I ended up going elsewhere and got help right away Royal Coach has been amazing and made the whole process easy and welcoming. The difference in customer service was night and day. Would not recommend Camping World.

Nice place to camp. Camped here twice…read more Lots of shade, clean bathrooms and showers. Looks like every spot has a fire pit and bench. If you forget anything or want to grab food, the town is five minutes outside of camp.

I'm finally reading the reviews halfway through our stay, and I'm glad I didn't read them before as…read moreI would not have booked here. At first glance the campground is confusing but after a day I had our spot figured out and I appreciate that everyone isn't lined up like a parking lot. Everyone I have dealt with here has been friendly, even the ground crew took a minute to say hello to my little dogs when we were in a walk. While in town I checked out the other places to stay just to compare, and I am 100% happy with our choice. Just a caveat for anyone traveling to Kernville in the summer, they have energy black outs due to high winds and fire risk. We had almost an entire day without electricity but our spot was shady and the dogs stayed cool inside.

A true local store that has everything you need for a great day on the river. The shop manager was…read morewelcoming and gave us a few tips. The had plenty of options at good prices and had an assortment of clinics to try. Now, if you are looking to get into the places the local fish then you'll need a guide. Look no further than Rob Buhler! My son wanted to learn to fly fish for his birthday and I hadn't picked up a rod for 20 years. Rob gave us a fantastic, practical four hour lesson on the river. He took his time teaching fundamentals and made every cast fun. Rob was incredibly knowledgeable about the river, fish, fauna, and the geological history of the area. In addition, he was huge on safety and environmental protection which was a massive positive. Don't think twice about asking for Rob the next time you're in the Kernville area and need a pro. He was so committed to the craft and gave off the vibe of the cool uncle everyone wants to have around. A real gift to the area and we're so glad the shop has folks like him on staff.

Guy's 2-Day Nymphing Clinic. December 2025 I went to the Kern River to spend the weekend fly…read morefishing. My first stop was to the Kern River Fly Shop to get some advice about flies and pick up a few that were working at that time and for the area I intended to fish. While in the shop I opted to sign up for the mailing list to help get reacquainted with the sport. Twenty plus years ago I considered myself a fair fly fisher. Over the years I spent less and less time on the water so when I visited last December, unsurprisingly, I was seriously out of practice. I spent time practicing my cast but needed help in an area I have always struggled with, nymph fishing. The shop sends out emails about various clinics so I signed up for the two day clinic and it was worth it. Guy started by going over the basics including key knots to set up our nymph leaders then building them for ourselves and before lunch we were out testing them out. After lunch more knowledge shared and more fishing. The class was small, five of us, and I felt he spent time with each us zeroing in on what each of us needed both in the water and out. We all walked away with a booklet he provided with key info including the knots, leaders, entomology of the area, and more. We also were provided the leaders and some other goodies and most importantly for me, a MUCH better understanding of nymph casting techniques, the skills to identify the right fly and an added bonus some great placed to fish on the Kern. Last but surely not least, Guy is really personable. He is easy to get along with, has a great sense of humor and most importantly adept at communicating what he knows. I walked away with a full tool kit of skills and am now considering his surf clinic. I live not far from the beach and had never considered saltwater fly fishing, but I am now. A final goodie I got to share with family and friends, a video he posted (with my expressed permission): https://youtube.com/shorts/4Xxio-4EoD0?si=65rLSPFaFBBP1jX6