Kern River Campground
Kern River Campground
Kern River Campground offers 50 campsites (25 in each of two sections) on 28 landscaped acres overlooking the Kern River, located just 10 miles from Bakersfield.
Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms, showers, drinking water, and a sewage dump station, with dry camping only and generators permitted.
Important safety note: The Kern River's strong currents pose serious drowning risks; children require constant supervision near the water.
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