Kern River's Edge Campground Retreat

Kernville, California

About

Kern River's Edge Campground Retreat is a privately owned, full-service campground situated along the banks of the Wild and Scenic Kern River in Kernville, California, about one hour east of Bakersfield. Located at approximately 2,700 feet elevation in a high-desert setting, the park offers 45+ spacious RV and tent camping sites with immediate river access for fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. The campground features a limited number of RV power and water hook-ups, campfire rings with cook-top lids, picnic tables, potable water spigots throughout the park, and sparkling deluxe restrooms with hot showers. Guests can enjoy on-site amenities including horseshoes, shuffleboard, volleyball, frisbee golf, and a shady Grove for relaxation. The park is known for its cleanliness, top-rated concierge service with firewood and ice deliveries, and pet-friendly policies. Kernville's location between Southern California, Yosemite, and Death Valley provides easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including mountain biking on the Cannell Trail, Lake Isabella for water sports, and nearby winter skiing.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• RV Sites with Power and Water Hook-ups
• Back-In RV Sites
• Tent Sites
• Group Sites

Local Attractions

• Kern River - whitewater rafting and kayaking
• Lake Isabella - boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding, fishing, windsurfing, swimming
• Cannell Trail - mountain biking
• Off-road trails
• Fly fishing
• Winter skiing and snowboarding
• Yosemite
• Death Valley