Welcome to the Kern County Parks Reservations

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Exciting Opportunity!!

CAMP HOSTS NEEDED - at Buena Vista Campground.  Please visit our website at KernCounty.com or inquire with gate staff upon entry to the campground and park.  Applications are available at the gate or online.

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Attention:  There is no gasoline available at the Buena Vista Lake fuel pumps.  

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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 NO CASH ACCEPTED at  Buena Vista Campground and Day Use area.

Only Debit or Credit Card Accepted 

It is the responsibility of the campsite renter to ensure that all visitors joining your campsite are aware that BV Campground and Park does not accept cash for 2nd vehicles, overnight parking/camping, boating, dogs or any additional fees at the gate.    

NO CASH ACCEPTED. 

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 2024 Lightning in a Bottle schedule for BVARA

*Lightning in a Bottle Festival Dates May 22-May 27, 2024

*Festival Set up and Take down dates:  April 30-June 10, 2024

*No public use of the PL Area or PL Area Boat Ramp April 30-June 10, 2024

*Closed to all Day Use and Main Campground:  May 6-June 3, 2024

*4A Campsites closed:  May 5-June 3, 2024

*Closed to all Day Use at both lakes:  May 19-May 31, 2024

*Public can use PK Area Boat Ramp:  April 30-May 19, 2024. PK Boat Ramp closed May 19-June 3, 2024

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It's Trout Fishing Season again....fun for everyone!

Come out and join the fun at Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area (BVARA), Lake Evans.

The 2023-2024 Trout Fishing Season will extend from

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - Sunday, April 14, 2024

The next trout plant will occur the week of 03/18/24.  Lake Evans will be closed Monday 03/18/24.

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Late Arrival :

If you check into your previously reserved campsite after hours please return to the gate by 9am the next day to check-in.

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ANNOUNCING!!

NEW - TRAILER RENTALS with campsite now available at Buena Vista Campground.

Please visit our reservations website and use the tab " TRAILER RENTALS @ BVARA for more information and to book your trailer.

You can also call 661-868-7000 or 661-868-7025 for assistance in booking your trailer rental.

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2024 Boat Permits and Buena Vista Annual Entry Permits are now available.

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Kern River and Buena Vista Campground:

Please note: Check-out is 12pm

NO over-stay is allowed.  All over-stay campers will be cited/fined by the Rangers.

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Please note:  Only two campsites per customer, per date are allowed.  At BV Campground, only one waterfront campsite per customer, per date is allowed.

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Transfers & Cancellations cannot be made on-line.<