“pet friendly, family park”
Ready to start your adventure? Welcome to Bakersfield, the Gateway to Central Valley, and the Country Music Capital of the West Coast. It's the perfect place to rest before you begin the next leg of your journey. At Bakersfield KOA Journey, we offer a wide range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Our campsites feature full hook-ups for your RV and Wi-Fi. In addition to our campsites, we have a variety of amenities to make your stay even more enjoyable. Our campground features a swimming pool, hot tub, and playground for the kids. We also have a camp store stocked with all the essentials you might need during your stay. Spend some time at the pool, get a delicious meal at the Crest Bar & Grill restaurant on site, and enjoy Bakersfield's local charm! Make sure to visit the local breweries, restaurants and try the close hiking trails. Ways to Stay in BakersfieldCamping in Bakersfield, CA is an amazing way to explore the Central Valley and all that it has to offer. The region is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and parks, with opportunities for hiking, biking, and fishing in the nearby Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. In addition to the outdoor adventures, Bakersfield also has a thriving wine industry and a number of cultural attractions, including the California Living Museum and the Kern County Museum. Camp with your RV to fully immerse yourself in the Central California region, with the comfort and convenience of all the amenities you need right at your fingertips.: Enjoy your RV site offering all the RV-friendly amenities you could wish for — including picnic tables, level padding, and great outdoor living space. What to do Near Bakersfield KOADuring your adventure, make sure to stop at Bakersfield to experience the town's convenience and local charms. Some of the favorite attractions are the California Area Living Museum, Bakersfield Museum of Art, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, Panorama Vista Preserve, and Sequoia National Forest. People enjoy local hiking trails such as Hart Park Trails, Panorama Park, and the trails in Panorama Vista Preserve and Sequoia National Forest. Some local restaurants are the Crest Bar and Grill, Locale Farm-to-Table Eatery, Pizz A Perfection, Sonder, Moo Creamery, and Sweet Bites N Ice. Visit the California Living Museum: This unique museum is home to over 100 species of native California animals, including mountain lions, bears, and bald eagles. In addition to animal exhibits, the museum also features a beautiful botanical garden.Explore the Kern River: The Kern River is a popular spot for rafting, kayaking, and fishing. Rent a raft or kayak from a local outfitter and spend the day on the water, or try your hand at catching some rainbow trout.Visit the Kern County Museum: This museum offers a fascinating look at the history of Kern County, from the indigenous peoples who lived here to the oil boom of the 20th century. Don't miss the outdoor Pioneer Village, which features authentic pioneer-era buildings.Go Wine Tasting: Bakersfield may not be as well-known as Napa or Sonoma, but it has its own thriving wine industry. Visit local wineries and taste some of the delicious wines produced in the region.Hike in the Sequoia National Forest: Just a short drive from Bakersfield, the Sequoia National Forest is home to some of the tallest trees in the world. Hike through the forest and marvel at the giant sequoia trees.Visit the Murray Family Farms: This family-owned farm offers tours and tastings of their olive oil, vinegar, and other products. Take a tour of the farm and learn about the process of producing olive oil, then sample some of their delicious products.Go Stargazing at the Kern River Valley Observatory: Located in the Sequoia National Forest, this observatory offers stargazing tours and workshops for all levels of experience.Visit the Bakersfield Museum of Art: This small museum features an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as rotating special exhibits.Take a stroll through the Kern River Parkway: This beautiful parkway runs along the Kern River and features walking and biking paths, picnic areas, and playgrounds. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.Book Your Stay for the Best Camping in BakersfieldOur convenient location, affordable camping, and amazing amenities make us the . Sites book up fast, so at Bakersfield KOA Journey today for the best selection! You may also call us at .
Reviews of Bakersfield KOA Journey
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Verizon 4G/5G
Confirmed by 10 users | Last reported on September 22, 2023AT&T 4G
Confirmed by 4 users | Last reported on November 25, 2021T-Mobile 4G
Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on June 25, 2019We frequent this park. We like that it has an onsite restaurant, which we usually enjoy. The park is very nicely landscaped considering it's arid environment. The biggest concern I have is that every visit, everyone seems to be assigned sites that are not really big enough. We could not have left our Honda attached to our 37' Class A & fit in our pull through site. As did most others, we had our car parked perpendicular to the coach. This resulted in many vehicles extending somewhat into the road. This trip, this was merely an annoyance. In the past, I've simply requested, when calling for a reservation, that I be given a site long enough that I can leave the car attached. They have always accommodated that request.
Nightly Rate: $44.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
If you only know of Bakersfield via the Rolling Stones song "Girl with the Faraway Eyes," you are in for a treat at this upscale resort. We were dragged kicking and screaming to this place by our California Central Coast unit of the WBCCI and ended up LOVING it! The price was right ($40 group rate) and all the amenities one could want: wide sites with some shade trees, concrete patios, and a deep enough back-in site that easily fit our 30 foot trailer. As the previous reviewer stated, one has to park their vehicle parallel to the lane, but that's kinda typical of most resorts, isn't it? BTW, there are pull-thru sites for the discerning. A Jacuzzi, pool and laundry room make for a comfortable visit. And as mentioned in the other review, there's a wonderful restaurant in the middle of the resort--how cool is that! And just outside the gates are all the urban amenities for your needs: Camping World across the street as well as truck/car dealers, etc for repairs and parts. And within a mile or two of the resort are a Costco (another Costco is on the eastside and it has diesel at it's fuel station). There's a Walmart Superstore about a mile away, too.
So, as Mick Jagger sings: if you're "heading through Bakersfield, listening to the gospel radio hour" and you need a very comfortable spot before heading up to the nearby Sierras, do drop in and maybe you too, will find a girl with the faraway eyes . . .
Oh yeah, the summers are HOT here and one more thing: the town lives up to its classic Central Valley "American Graffiti" setting. The streets are full of noisy muscle cars & trucks, but hey, this is America, ain't it?
Nightly Rate: $40.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: 181
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
There are 2 primary draws to this park for us. The first is that a Costco is located a little further down Panama where we gas up. The second is the on site restaurant, 'The Crest'. The park's in-town location on a multilane street makes for easy access form the 99, (come in from the north to avoid navigating a left turn thru a single lane bordered by concrete curbs), but also guarantees lots of traffic noise. Staff is always great. Given its suburban southern Central Valley location it is a beautiful park.
Nightly Rate: $49.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: 170
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
Arrived at 3 pm, last minute reservation. It was 101 outside, we knew our Big Monty 5th wheel would be a heat box, so we plugged in and tried to cool
It down. Many open spaces, they spread people out really nicely! Went to onsite bar for happy hour, it was awesome. Stayed for dinner.. lots
Of locals inside. ( could even get meal delivered to rig!)
Left early next day... this is a very clean, big , park that is one of the best in the area..try it!
Nightly Rate: $49.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 172
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
Nice place, nice Pool but the very loud noise of the horn from the nearby passing train in the middle of the night is very disturbing.
Nightly Rate: $55.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 110
Cell Coverage Rating
T-Mobile 4G
We are in our mid 50's and full time RV'ing in a 33' 5th wheel. We stayed at this location for one night on our way to Texas. Liked it so much that we just reserved another stay for Sept. 2019. The arrival was outstanding; check in was easy and then we were escorted by staff in a golf cart to our spot. We did not explore the area as we were just passing through. The restrooms and showers were clean and we used them. Our site (cannot recall the number but it was an interior pull thru) had a clear view of the sky for the satellite. Verizon signal was excellent. with respect to the other reviews that speak of the train noise; yes, there are passing trains. There were two that passed during sleeping hours. They didn't keep us awake and their impact is subjective. Naturally, if you are a light sleeper or have trouble going back to sleep, they might be an issue for you. We feel this to be one of our favorite parks thus far in our first 2 months of full time RV'ing.
Nightly Rate: $55.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
As I’ve reviewed before, Bakersfield has a surprising number of really nice RV parks. We usually stay here because of the onsite restaurant. I’m concerned that we arrived to find the pool closed. We were also told that a couple of the cable TV stations were down. Neither of these affected us, but we found it quite surprising at a park of this level. Sure hope this isn’t an indication of a lack of keeping the facility up to the standards we’ve really come to appreciate.
Nightly Rate: $50.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
Luxury RV park with the staff to prove it! Great on site restaurant. Sites were clean and spacious. The mature trees were the perfect touch to escape the heatwave and give our AC a break. Wish we could stay longer.
Nightly Rate: $56.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 203
Cell Coverage Rating
AT&T 4G
Wifi is not good.
Nightly Rate: -
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Nice trees, not too noisy, easy to find. The best part is we had a salmon dinner with awesome baked potatoes delivered to our coach. That’s service! We’re not ready for dine-in, yet really tired of cooking, so this was perfect. The on-site restaurant does allow dining in, but the pool and playground are still closed. We would definitely stay here again.
Nightly Rate: $49.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 89
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Affiliation
- Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
- Back In RV Sites Count
- 30
- Last Nightly Rate
- 44.0
- Longest Vehicle Length Reported
- 38.0
- Lowest Nightly Rate
- 40.0
- Max Length
- 65ft
- Max Stay
- 28
- Pull Through RV Sites Count
- 88
- Sites Count
- 215
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Swimming Pool
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Fifty Amp
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Age Restricted
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Boondock
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Firewood
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Permit Required
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