RV Parks near Bakersfield, CA
Whether it’s a quick overnight or a full weekend away, Bakersfield sits within easy reach of dozens of RV parks and campgrounds. We rank every option by actual drive time from the city, so you can match a destination to the hours you’re willing to spend behind the wheel — then narrow it down by the amenities that matter, from hookups to pet-friendly sites.
78 campgrounds listed. (Distance is approximate.)
Showing 24 of 78 campgrounds.
Orange Grove RV Park & Resort
8 mi · ~0.1 h from Bakersfield
Rates on request
- Showers
- Dump station
- Pet friendly
Located in Bakersfield, CA, Orange Grove RV Park & Resort offers RV and tent camping. The property provides a dump station, showers, and pet-friendly sites. Located at 1452 Edison Road in Bakersfield, CA 93307. A short 8-mile drive from Bakersfield center. Its proximity to Bakersfield makes day trips easy. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Camp Okihi. Bakersfield
8 mi · ~0.2 h from Bakersfield
Rates on request
- Tent sites
Camp Okihi. Bakersfield is an RV park and campground in Bakersfield, CA. The property provides tent sites. About 8 miles out from the city center. The address is 13227 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Kern River Camp Ground
9 mi · ~0.2 h from Bakersfield
Rates on request
- WiFi
- Tent sites
Set in Bakersfield, CA, Kern River Camp Ground serves road travelers with campsites and RV hookups. Guests can use WiFi and tent sites during their stay. Find it at 13375 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A short 9-mile drive from Bakersfield center. Its proximity to Bakersfield makes day trips easy. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Bear Mountain RV Park
12 mi · ~0.2 h from Bakersfield
$41.29/night
Set in Bakersfield, CA, Bear Mountain RV Park serves road travelers with campsites and RV hookups. The campground is set in Bakersfield, CA. A short 12-mile drive from Bakersfield center. Nightly rates start around $41.29. Its proximity to Bakersfield makes day trips easy. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Oak Flat
21 mi · ~0.4 h from Bakersfield
$75/night
- Tent sites
Tower is Closed Access via Rancheria Rd., located in the Greenhorn Mtns offers rustic camping in the tower and below the tower. This lookout was once used by the Forest Service to spot fires, and can now be rented for $75 a night. It offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, and is great for stargazers. Minimum high clearance vehicle recommended for access to the tower. No trash service. Pack out what you pack in.
Breckenridge Campground
25 mi · ~0.5 h from Bakersfield
Free
- Tent sites
Breckenridge Campground is the only campground on Breckenridge mountain that offers picnic tables and vault restrooms. This campground is unsuitable for trailers, but offers a rustic experience for camping, hunting, or just exploring. No Water available; Pack out all trash Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at readyforwildfire.org
Evans Flat Campground
31 mi · ~0.6 h from Bakersfield
Free
- Tent sites
6100-foot elevation. 20 campsites with fenced pastures and corrals for horses. A network of roads and trails covers the area. Access from Rancheria Rd. in the Greenhorn Mtns. Fenced pasture, 4 equestrian sites, no drinking water Maximum RV length 20 feet.
Hobo Campground
31 mi · ~0.6 h from Bakersfield
$28/night
- Tent sites
Hobo Campground is on the Lower Kern River southwest of Lake Isabella. It has23 individual family sites. Maximum of 22 foot RV length, but is unsuitable for trailers. Vault toilets available onsite. No water available. This campground in by reservation only Unsuitable for trailers.
Sandy Flat
31 mi · ~0.6 h from Bakersfield
Free
- Tent sites
BLACK GULCH SOUTH (Camping Area) 2026 Season Dates: Open 5/22/2026 - Close 9/8/2026
Temblor Recreation Area
34 mi · ~0.6 h from Bakersfield
Rates on request
- Tent sites
Temblor Recreation Area was newly designated in the Bakersfield RMP (December 2014) and provides opportunities for OHV riding on a network of over 200 miles of designated routes, recreational shooting, hunting, and other dispersed forms of recreation. There is limited legal access to the area. The BLM is currently working on developing legal public access and staging for the Temblors. For more information, contact the field office at 661-391-6000.
Pioneer Point Campground
36 mi · ~0.6 h from Bakersfield
$36/night
- Tent sites
Closed indefinitely, water provided at fish cleaning station Pioneer Point is located on the west side of Hwy 155 near Lake Isabella and offers 78 family unit sites. 30 ' RV length. Fish cleaning station, Playground, bathrooms, picnic table, and fire ring with grill. Rocky Mountain Recreation (RMR)All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with RMR. For additional information, please visithttps://rockymountainrec.com, or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at760-376-1269. 2026 Season Dates: TBD
Cedar Creek
36 mi · ~0.6 h from Bakersfield
Free
- Tent sites
Cedar Creek Campground is currently closed due to damage from the 2016 Cedar Fire.4800-foot elevation. 11 campsites, with fishing on Cedar Creek. This high elevation campground is a more rustic and mountainous area. The campground offers picnic tables and restrooms. Unsuitable for trailers. Cedar Creek runs the entire length of the campground on both the north and south sides of Hwy 155. Hwy 155 is subject to chain requirements during the winter months due to snow on the road. Please check current road conditions before traveling Hwy 155.
Marian
36 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
Free
- Tent sites
MARIAN (Campground) Access to site may be closed between November 1st and April 30th each year due to Multiple Vehicle Use Management (MVUM) Seasonal Closure.
French Gulch Campground
36 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
Rates on request
- Tent sites
French Gulch group campground is a single site group area. This camping area can hold approximately 100 people. Perfect for group gatherings, family reunions, etc. Rocky Mountain Recreation (RMR)All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with RMR. For additional information, please visithttps://rockymountainrec.com, or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at760-376-1269. 2026 Season Dates: Open 1/1/2026 - 10/27/2026
Auxiliary Dam Campground
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$12/night
- Tent sites
Located on the southern end of Lake Isabella off Highway 178 near the town of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, drinking water, trash service, a dump station and some campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high water mark. Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water 's edge. Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer. Rocky Mountain Recreation (RMR)All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with
Hungry Gulch Campground
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
Rates on request
- Tent sites
Hungry Gulch Campground sits in Bakersfield, CA, providing campground accommodations for travelers. The property provides tent sites. It operates in Bakersfield, CA. Accommodation includes around 78 sites. A short 37-mile drive from Bakersfield center. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Boulder Gulch Campground
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$36/night
- Tent sites
Boulder Gulch Campground is 2650 feet elevation. Amenities include 78 camping sites, potable water, flush toilets, a fish cleaning station and a playground. This is a popular fishing area. Maximum RV Length is 45 feet. Reservations optional, but required on Holiday Weekends. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org. All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit 2025 Season Dates: TBD
South Fork Rec Campground
38 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$12/night
- Tent sites
Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water mark. Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water 's edge. Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer. The site also offers a public boat launch and courtesy dock. Camping is permitted for 14 days within any 30 day period.
Paradise Cove Campground
38 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$36/night
- Tent sites
Paradise Cove offers beach type camping near the shore of Lake Isabella with 58 family units and 80 RV sites. Fish cleaning stations. Flush and vault toilets available. All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit. No shoreline camping allowed. 2026 Season Dates: Open 1/1/2026 - Close 12/31/2026
Tillie Creek
39 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$36–$292/night
- Tent sites
Tillie Creek Group site #2 offers group camping near Lake Isabella. Picnic tables, fire rings, playground, water, and bathrooms available in the Campground. Accommodates 1-80 people on site. All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit.
Live Oak Group
39 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$7/night
- Showers
- Tent sites
This campground is part of the Lake Isabella complex. Some of the features include restrooms with showers and potable water. The sites have picnic tables and fire rings. A boat launch is approximately one mile away. No battery charging in the restrooms. No hair dryers allowed in shower buildings.
White River Campground
39 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$23–$25/night
- Tent sites
The White River Campground sits in a stand of mature cedar along the banks of the White River at an altitude of 4,000 feet. The campgrounds are approximately 8 miles from the popular California Hot Springs. Natural Features: The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world ' s largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest ' s lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountai
Camp 9
40 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
$60/night
- Dump station
- Tent sites
Camp 9, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir (elevation 2,600 feet). In the spring and early summer, the breeze can come up in the afternoons, but the mornings are quiet and calm. Camp 9 is popular with RVs and there is lots of parking available to accommodate trailers and motorized watercraft. Dump station fee is $20 per use (there is NO free dumping! i.e.: free dumping with 4 or more days reserved). For watercraft a courtesy dock for launching located within the day use portion of the site if water levels are accommodating. Shade is limited so plan on bringing protec
Lost Hills RV Park
40 mi · ~0.7 h from Bakersfield
Rates on request
- Dump station
- Pet friendly
Located in Bakersfield, CA, Lost Hills RV Park offers RV and tent camping. On-site amenities include a dump station and pet-friendly sites. A short 40-mile drive from Bakersfield center. Find it at 14831 Warren Street, Bakersfield, CA 93249. Travelers with dogs will find it accommodating. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
All 78 campgrounds near Bakersfield
The complete list, sorted by drive time.
- Orange Grove RV Park & Resort 8.1 mi
- Camp Okihi. Bakersfield 8.3 mi
- Kern River Camp Ground 9.1 mi
- Bear Mountain RV Park 11.7 mi
- Oak Flat 20.9 mi
- Breckenridge Campground 25.4 mi
- Evans Flat Campground 30.5 mi
- Hobo Campground 30.9 mi
- Sandy Flat 31.3 mi
- Temblor Recreation Area 33.7 mi
- Pioneer Point Campground 35.5 mi
- Cedar Creek 35.7 mi
- Marian 35.9 mi
- French Gulch Campground 36 mi
- Auxiliary Dam Campground 36.5 mi
- Hungry Gulch Campground 37 mi
- Boulder Gulch Campground 37.2 mi
- South Fork Rec Campground 38.1 mi
- Paradise Cove Campground 38.4 mi
- Tillie Creek 38.7 mi
- Live Oak Group 38.8 mi
- White River Campground 39 mi
- Camp 9 39.5 mi
- Lost Hills RV Park 39.7 mi
- Leavis Flat 39.7 mi
- Carrizo Plain National Monument 40 mi
- Frog Meadow Campground 42.7 mi
- Kern River Sequoia RV Resort 42.9 mi
- Rivernook Campground 43 mi
- Headquarters Campground 43.3 mi
- Camp Three Campground 43.8 mi
- Chico Flat Dispersed Campground 44.1 mi
- Hospital Flat Campground 44.5 mi
- Bright Star Wilderness 44.7 mi
- Poso Sta. Recreation Rental 45.3 mi
- Holey Meadow Campground 46 mi
- Corral Creek Campground 46.2 mi
- Gold Ledge Campground 46.8 mi
- Chamise Flat Campground 47.7 mi
- Calkins Flat Dispersed Campground 47.9 mi
- Kiavah Wilderness 47.9 mi
- Redwood Meadow 48.1 mi
- Fairview Campground 48.5 mi
- Long Meadow 48.6 mi
- Tule Campground 49.3 mi
- Limestone 50.8 mi
- Brush Creek 51 mi
- Horse Meadow 51.6 mi
- Jawbone Canyon OHV Area 54.8 mi
- Dove Springs OHV Area 55.2 mi
- Lower Peppermint 56.3 mi
- Upper Peppermint 56.6 mi
- Coy Flat 56.7 mi
- Domeland Wilderness 57.4 mi
- Long Valley Campground 58.1 mi
- Quaking Aspen 58.1 mi
- Belknap 58.1 mi
- Kiavah Wilderness 58.2 mi
- Walker Pass Campground 58.7 mi
- Wishon 59.8 mi
- Chimney Peak Recreation Area 60.4 mi
- Pacific Crest- Owens Peak Segment 60.6 mi
- Chimney Peak Wilderness 61.6 mi
- Chimney Creek Campground 63.6 mi
- Troy Meadow 65 mi
- Fish Creek 65.7 mi
- Mountain Home Guard Sta Recreation Rental 66.3 mi
- Kennedy Meadows Campground 68.5 mi
- Sacatar Trail Wilderness 68.6 mi
- La Panza 70.3 mi
- Golden Valley Wilderness 85.9 mi
- Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp 88.4 mi
- Cottonwood Lakes Walk in Campground 88.5 mi
- Coso Range Wilderness 89.9 mi
- Grass Valley Wilderness 97.3 mi
- Argus Range Wilderness 104.2 mi
- Darwin Falls Wilderness 104.4 mi
- Manly Peak Wilderness 111.9 mi