Welcome to the Kern County Parks Reservations
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Lightning in a Bottle Festival Dates of Closures
Festival set up will begin on April 29 at 8am & cleanup shall be completed by June 9 at 5pm. 
·        Closed to PL area and PL Area boat ramp April 29 thru June 3.
·        Closed to all Day Use and Overnight Reservations on Festival Peninsula May 5 thru June 2.
·        Closed to all camping at the 4A campsites May 4 thru June 2.
·        Closed to All Day Use & Boating - Both Lakes May 16 through June 2.
*** Festival Dates May 21 thru May 26, 2025 ***
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TROUT FISHING SEASON 2024-2025
The next trout plant is scheduled for the week of March 31, 2025.
Opening day of Trout Fishing Season will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The trout fishing season will extend to April 23, 2025 with periodic trout plants during the season.
The Annual trout Fishing season pass is available for $125 - no cash accepted.
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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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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!!