Welcome to the Kern County Parks Reservation Website 

Buena Vista Campground - New Temporary Gate Hours:  November 29 through December 17, 2021

Sunday to Wednesday - 6am to 4pm

Thursday, Friday & Saurday - 6am -8pm

except Thursday, Dec 2 closed at 4pm  

Late check in after the gate has closed must check in at the gate before 9am the following morning.

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Attn:  Buena Vista Campground and Day Use - As of October 1, 2021

NO CASH ACCEPTED

Only Debit or Credit Card Accepted 

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2021-2022 TROUT FISHING SEASON

Lake Evans will be closed to the public November 15-20, 2021.  The lake will reopen on Nov 23, 2021 for the opening day of Trout Fishing Season.

As a reminder to all our fishing friends, the Annual Trout Fishing Season Pass is available for $125.  This entitles the holder to fish all season from November 23, 2021 thorugh April 10, 2022.

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You're Invited !!

Proposition 68 Regional Grant Community Meeting

Wednesday, December 8, 2021   11am-12pm

Buena VIsta Lake - Main Camp Area Playground

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2022 Boat Permits are now available,

for All Lakes and Lake Isabella.

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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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 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