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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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 and Kern River Campground.
Only Debit or Credit Card 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.