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 

************************************* 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 March 10, 2023.  No showers will be available during this time. Portable Toilets will be available.

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2022 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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 For emergencies after 5 p.m. please contact: the Sheriff's Dispatch at (661) 861-3110.

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Kern County Parks and Recreation Department is located at:  1115 Truxtun Avenue,Third Floor-General Services Office, Bakersfield CA  93301(661)  868-7000