3 insider tips you should know when camping in Kernville
- Kern River's Edge Team
- Jun 18, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Thinking about camping in Kernville this year? We think that’s a great idea. But before you book a campground and start packing the ice chest, we’ve laid out 3 of our favorite insider tips.
Take a look at our insider tips regarding camping in Kernville, CA, and as always – reach out to us if you have any questions.
Perfect for views, people watching and Fido
Kern River Brewing Company offers patio seating with views of Lake Isabella and surrounding mountains. What's even better is that they provide water dishes for your favorite travel companion, Fido, and allow well-behaved pooches to hang out on the patio. When you are tired of campfire cooking or just want to stop in and wet your whistle, pop over to the patio @ KRBC. Take the kids along and try their house made root beer!
Ewing's restaurant sits above the cliffs of the Kern River offering great views of our charming little town. As you eat or drink at Ewing's, you can have a great time as you watch the paddlers float, flip, and cruise on by.
Keep Reading: Book a campground in Kernville online
3-day weekends vs. regular weekends
If you’re debating between visiting Kernville CA campgrounds on a holiday weekend or a regular weekend, then you should first understand the types of crowds you’ll encounter.
On holiday weekends, you’ll typically see thousands of extra people visiting the Kern River near Kernville, and it’ll be more crowded than a regular weekend. And if you visit our downtown area, it will be difficult to find parking and it can get rather noisy. However, the good news is that the crowd is almost always filled with families, and if you stay at a nearby campsite, you can bike (or even walk) to the town of Kernville. You’ll be surrounded by like minded individuals who are there to spend quality time with their loved ones.
If you’re coming by yourself or with a friend or two and your primary goal is to go mountain biking, hiking, or climbing, then we suggest camping in Kernville on a regular 2-day weekend, or, better still, visiting us in the middle of the week. This way, you’ll experience fewer crowds, less noise, and an overall more relaxing environment.
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Book a fully developed campground in Kernville
When camping in Kernville, you’ll want to find a fully developed campground that offers trash bins (to avoid encounters with critters and bears), bathrooms, and activities. You’ll also want to choose a campsite that is close to the water and provides plenty of shade. Kernville does experience pretty high desert temperatures, and you’ll want to be in close proximity to water throughout the day.
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Campers-Who-Care
Thank you for being a Camper who Cares! Planning for success in the outdoors includes little changes like packing trash bags so that your group can leave our wild spaces cleaner than you found them. Think scavenger hunt and have everyone in your group canvas the area you have just used whether it be for "day use" or overnight camping and get everyone to participate in leaving the space better than you found it. This teaches and mentors campers of all ages to respect and treat the outdoors with the care that it deserves.
Always practice Leave No Trace (en Español) principles and pack out what you pack in. See our park's Kern River camping etiquette tips.
Ready to camp at Kern River?
Then let’s go! At Kern River’s Edge, you’ll find the best fully developed campground at Kern River. Plus, with over 40 sites to choose from and easy access to fishing, swimming, and sandy activities, there’s something for everyone at the River’s Edge campsite.
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