Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area

Category: Campground in Bakersfield, California

Address: 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

Phone: +16618687000

Reviews

Marion MacGillivray

Sep 6, 2022

We stayed enroute from Grass Valley to San Clemente. Very nice place to break the trip. It is a favorite spot for families with children. Spotlessly clean.

Fernando Garcia

Aug 12, 2022

Very nice experience only that in the camping area they do not let you be after 12 o'clock ..... since it dawned you have to move.

CyberStijn _

Aug 12, 2022

Everywhere cockroaches century in all holes jehuj am hollow am as dead for them not recommended

galahad143

Aug 12, 2022

Good camping but not in the summer. Its freaking HOT! You also can't swim in the lake! Good for boating and jetskis.

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Questions & Answers

Is the camping/lake open??

Crazy lalo | Sep 10, 2020
Brandy Cervantes | Sep 10, 2020

Yeah,but they're not taking new reservations till after Sept 15th...

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How do i make a reservation for a site that has electricity

Renee Tirado | Sep 11, 2019
Evaristo Ruiz | Sep 10, 2021

How do I make a reservation for a site that has electricity

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Does this camp site have cell service?

Karran Saini | Sep 11, 2019
Patrick Gilbert | Sep 11, 2019

I have sprint, didn't have any issues.

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Do they have showers and nice toilets and clean

Tony Ruedas | Sep 11, 2019
Chuck Guidotti | Sep 11, 2019

Yes clean once a day

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Is there temporary/ long term stay?

Rich Reynolds | Sep 11, 2019
Jose Gallardo | Sep 11, 2019

Is a temporary camp I think is a week max per reservation

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Is there overnite campground

Pat Berry | Sep 11, 2019
Chuck Guidotti | Sep 11, 2019

Yes

Is the water clean from the lake???

Jasmin Gomez | Sep 11, 2018
Edith Rodriguez | Sep 11, 2018

Its continuous flowing and if you don't mind murky water you can swim in it. There is boating and fishing. Also a separate swimming lagoon.

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Does anyone know if the lake / camping grounds is closed or will be closed this up coming weekend due to them finding human remains in the lake

Christina rael | Sep 11, 2018
Domingo Peña Jr | Sep 11, 2018

Dont know.. they should be closed to clean the lake

Good evening, I want to know if your location partnerships with an RV company that deliver set up and pick up rented RVs on your campsite?

Renee Gray | Sep 11, 2018
Todd Voght | Sep 11, 2018

They don't have a partnership, but Rosedale RV will deliver, set up and pick-up RVs at Buenavista.

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Is there entrance by exit? (just one day)

FELIPE GARCIA | Jun 12, 2022
Robert Rodriguez | Jul 12, 2022

Yes, there are day passes available

Como puedo reservar el un campamento

Jubileo Vasquez | Jun 12, 2022
Robert Rodriguez | Jul 12, 2022

Call 6 months prior to your trip to make a reservation

Are this place is in Taft CA?

Jose Arias | Oct 15, 2021
Miguel Valdivia | Oct 15, 2021

It's in between Taft and Bakersfield.

How are the flies this week?

Jen O'Donnell | Sep 10, 2021
Divino Transportation | Sep 10, 2021

Flies are as normal...they are everywhere

Does anyone know the water level at buena Vista lake

Ron Begley | Sep 10, 2021
Joseph Albertson | Sep 10, 2021

Full

Do we have to make a reservation just to visit and go swimming

Therealchunkynoodles | Sep 10, 2021
PG Calvillo | Sep 10, 2021

No, but there is a $7.00 day use fee.

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Do they have hose spickets at the camp grounds

Aliyssa Hardwick | Sep 10, 2021
Lynsie Boles | Sep 10, 2021

Not on all of them

Do they allow jolly jumpers?

Aliyssa Hardwick | Sep 10, 2021
Shawn Sands | Sep 10, 2021

There is plenty of room one

Have they stock troute any where ?

Robert Ellington | Sep 10, 2021
Aliyssa Hardwick | Sep 10, 2021

Yes they do.

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are small dogs allowed?

Victoria Teixeira | Sep 10, 2020
Vanessa Thomson | Sep 10, 2020

Yes

Can you rent jet skis at Lake Buena Vista Campground?

Brooke LeBlanc | Sep 10, 2020
Patrick Gilbert | Sep 10, 2020

They do not rent anything there.

Can I just drive there and get a camping site instead of booking it

Amanda Hay | Sep 10, 2020
Richard Ault | Sep 10, 2020

It's possible if they have campsites open but I wouldn't recommend it

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can i camp outdoors or have to bring an RV

[Free] copyright Music | Sep 10, 2020
Lori Marshall | Sep 10, 2020

Yes, sleep outdoors or with a tent or an RV

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How can I make reservations for tent camping

Ivie Billings | Sep 10, 2020
Kirk Bauman | Sep 10, 2020

Kerncountyparks.org

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Is campsite available. Or full already

Heriberto Rodriguez | Sep 10, 2020
Dina Perez | Sep 10, 2020

You need to go on the website. It was pretty empty when we went last weekend, but very hot...

Is the lake ope. For day use?

Larz309 Q | Sep 10, 2020
bonnie vasquez | Sep 10, 2020

Yes 👍

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I can not seem to get a resv online or phone.On site says walk up first come first serve.Does anyone know if this is true?

Kristie Loya | Sep 10, 2020
Bob Krause | Sep 10, 2020

Is true, but sites are all full , u can day use, that's it, unless u had reservations, they will not take new, at this time, keep checking

Is the lake open to ride jet skis for the day?

Jonathon Guerrero | Sep 10, 2020
Darryl Douglas | Sep 10, 2020

Yes

Is the camp store open at BV lake

Kirsten Gibson | Sep 10, 2020
Derek Watkins | Sep 10, 2020

Yes

Are there day use fishing spots where you can pull your car right up to water and have table and barbque?

Aaron Kitchen | Sep 10, 2020
Ralph Reyes Jr | Sep 10, 2020

There is lots of good shore fishing though

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Is there a dump staion

Misty Cunningham | Sep 10, 2020
Michael Ude | Sep 10, 2020

Yes

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Where does the water come from that fills BV lake?

John Adams | Sep 10, 2020
Michael Ude | Sep 10, 2020

Clouds that make rain. Mainly the Kern River.

Does anyone rent jet skis or boats at Buena Vista lake?

Sarah Carrera | Sep 11, 2019
Billy Elliott | Sep 11, 2019

The little store out there used to not sure if they still do

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Is the camp/lake open to the public this weekend?

Rachel Wise | Sep 11, 2019
Melissa Dheilly | Sep 11, 2019

Unsure. Contact the park office.

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Are there motor homes to rent onsite?

Latice Pedre | Sep 11, 2019
Billy Elliott | Sep 11, 2019

No

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How much for camping

Tony Ruedas | Sep 11, 2019
Lucy Bermudez | Sep 11, 2019

Rates change look for prices online Sat and sun around $50

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Do they have a dumping station at each campsite?

Ralph Reyes Jr | Sep 11, 2019
Miguel Valdivia | Sep 11, 2019

Only if that site says full hook up.

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are camp fires allowed.. fires pits

Ralph garay | Sep 11, 2019
WhoAreWe Molina | Sep 11, 2019

They have them there already. And with an iron grate also.

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Are there full hookup sites there?

Ralph Reyes Jr | Sep 11, 2019
Billy Elliott | Sep 11, 2019

Yes the do get the water front

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what number sites have full hook ups?

Kelly Haughton | Sep 11, 2019
Patrick Gilbert | Sep 11, 2019

Go to the website, it lists them. There are quite a few.

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How to get my confirmation of my rented space

rigoberto cruz | Sep 11, 2019
Sanchez Girlz | Sep 11, 2019

In what area are you able to go swimming?

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How to get confirmation of my rented space

rigoberto cruz | Sep 11, 2019
elrodas502 | Sep 11, 2019

When you visited the reservation, you had to be given the option to print the confirmation !! Or if not, they also send you through the email you provided when you visited and paid the reservation! luck.

How to look my resevation

rigoberto cruz | Sep 11, 2019
Edith Rodriguez | Sep 11, 2019

Go to the website

Does someone knows at what time they close the gate to enter the camping area?

Marisol Hernandez | Sep 11, 2019
black exit | Sep 11, 2019

As long as you have a pass on your window you can go in and out

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you can camp in this place

wolfielemonie cookie | Sep 11, 2018
carlos cisneros | Sep 11, 2018

If you can camp

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What time close??

StevenYT ROS | Sep 11, 2018
Robert Sanders | Sep 11, 2018

Gate closes at 9 for coming in

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Can you go up for a day and bbq, swim and relax or do you need to make reservations? Also, is the water safe for the kids. ?

Peachie Puentes | Sep 11, 2018
Tony Ruedas | Sep 11, 2019

How much is camping

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Can you bring alcohol drinks?

Daniel Salgado | Sep 11, 2018
Claudia Gómez | Sep 11, 2018

Yes

When camping is there showers there and do you have to have quarters to operate them?

Julio Espinoza | Sep 11, 2018
Domingo Peña Jr | Sep 11, 2018

Dont know about the showers but yes they do have electrical ports

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Hi im going out the park can someone tell me if i can bbq?

carlos serrano | Sep 11, 2018
Patricia Colin | Sep 11, 2018

Yes you can we do it all the time

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Hi how much does it cost to stay there. .

Danette Wade | Sep 11, 2018
Luis Figueroa | Sep 11, 2018

To camp out at lake front is about $45 or $7 for the day

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In the spaces there is electricity and water

Edwin Linares | Sep 11, 2018
Domingo Peña Jr | Sep 11, 2018

Yes

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Do the group tent camping have electricity

Lynda Dykes | Sep 11, 2018
Einar Jirano | Sep 11, 2018

There are sites that have water and electric hook ups. You have to make a reservation for such sites.

Is there any boat rental places near by?!

Ashley Heiserman | Sep 11, 2018
Robert Sanders | Sep 11, 2018

No

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What are the hours?

Jennifer Hastings | Sep 11, 2018
Debbie Schmidt | Sep 11, 2018

8 to 10 day use

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any swimming area?

Cita Arriola | Sep 11, 2018
STEVEN TOMLINSON | Sep 11, 2018

Yes and my kids loved it

Can you take an atv?

Lizbeth P | Sep 11, 2018
Todd Voght | Sep 11, 2018

I don't know if they are or aren't allowed, but there really isn't a place to ride them anyway.

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How much do they charge per night

Rosalba Lara | Sep 11, 2018
Lolita Preston | Sep 11, 2018

A Great Place to Fish & Relax!! Also A Very Great Place for Gathering!! 2 Thumbs Up!!!!

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Is it to cold to swim right now?

Kyle Flynn (KeepitKarma) | Sep 11, 2018
Gloria Bunker | Sep 11, 2018

And you shouldn't swim in that water even in the hottest months!

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How about across n Aquaduct

Jaime Quiroz | Sep 11, 2018
Lolita Preston | Sep 11, 2018

Ita a Beautiful Place!! No!! You can not Go across The Aquaduct!! Its very Dangerous!! Don't Do it!! With a boat u must be Still Careful!! Remember its Rushing Water!!

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On east side gate any cats on that side

Jaime Quiroz | Sep 11, 2018
Robert Sanders | Sep 11, 2018

I've never caught any there, not even a bite

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How u get in entrace says card only here 645am is tgere another way in

Jaime Quiroz | Sep 11, 2018
Jaime Quiroz | Sep 11, 2018

👍 found it fish on

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When does lake open

Louie Cardoza | Sep 11, 2018
Ray telemundo | Sep 11, 2018

6am

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