Welcome to the Kern County Parks Reservations
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TROUT FISHING SEASON 2024-2025
The next trout plant is scheduled for the week of February 3, 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!!
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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2025 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.<