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 

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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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New Temporary Hours at BV

Beginning April 27, 2022 the BV gate will open at 8am, Monday through Friday.  

If you arrive prior to the gate opening, please return to the gate after 8am to pay the park fees.

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Closure Schedule at Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area:

The BV campground will be closed May 9-June 6, 2022 and the Day Use & Boating will be closed May 22-June 3, 2022 for a special event.

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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