Welcome to the Kern County Parks Reservation Website
 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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Closure Information
Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area
Closures
Buena Vista Campground - All camping will be closed to the public, including the soccer fields and some park areas
May 7 through June 5, 2023
Buena Vista Park Area and Lakes will be closed to the public:
No Boating
May 21 through June 2, 2023
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Lightning in a Bottle Festival dates:  
May 24-29, 2023
 
************************************* 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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ATTENTION !!
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT  BATHROOMS/SHOWERS
There will be a construction project taking place at Kern River Campground September 12, 2022 through August 31, 2023.  No showers will be available during this time. Portable Toilets will be available.
 
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2023 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.
Please call the Parks Admin office for assistance with a cancellation or transfer at 661-868-7000. 
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Veteran's Discount Passes:  The reservation cannot be booked online when using a Veteran's pass.  The pass holder must call the Parks Admin or BV gate to book a reservation to receive the Veteran's discount.
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