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SoCal Camping

1.0 star property
Beachfront campground in Kernville with free parking

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Basic Room | Bathroom shower
Basic Room | Free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mountain Hwy 99, Kernville, CA, 93238
  • Place, Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Kern River Valley Historical Society
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Trail of 100 Giants
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kernville

SoCal Camping places you next to Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. This 30-room campground welcomes guests with conveniences like a private beach, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Trail of 100 Giants - 44 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McNally's Fairview Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverkern General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne's Stage Stop BBQ & Dining Hall - ‬11 min drive

About this property

SoCal Camping

Beachfront campground in Kernville with free parking
Guests staying at SoCal Camping enjoy features like a private beach and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
The 30 accommodations feature 2 bathrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms are shared; change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the campground include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rock climbing
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 30 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an access code
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

SoCal Camping Campsite
SoCal Camping Kernville
SoCal Camping Campsite Kernville

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at SoCal Camping?

SoCal Camping provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around SoCal Camping?

This campground is located in Kernville and just steps from Sequoia National Forest and Kern River.

Will I be able to park at this campground?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the campground.

Does SoCal Camping include a casino at the property?

No, SoCal Camping doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at SoCal Camping?

No, there is no indoor pool at this campground.

Is SoCal Camping good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this riverfront campground, including a private beach, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at SoCal Camping?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this campground.

Does SoCal Camping have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, SoCal Camping doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does SoCal Camping allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at SoCal Camping.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at SoCal Camping?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at SoCal Camping.

Reviews

SoCal Camping Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Don't waste your money.

When I show to my friend who is a camping person, she said she never saw kind of here camping ground. There are only beds. That is all. I will never go here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a beautiful outdoor location. Right along the Kern river with breathtaking views. It’s a very special property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The tents need maintenance but the area is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oliver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
I got the around 4 pm and the person to check in didn’t get there till 11 pm the time I got my room she was out and hot there at 11 pm with kids that’s very stressful not knowing where we we’re staying and if we even we’re getting a room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldo

Liked: Cleanliness
I had no power in my cabins, and someone from the staff decided to dig a hole on the ground to bare a hose a night behind my cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeorgette Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place..... It was awesome ....my family enjoy it . I would stay again. The only thing they can do it's have someone on site I saw no one around until later in the afternoon...... and have the password for WiFi on the email that we get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cesar g

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It’s terrible. They don’t have electricity. They don’t have no air condition. They don’t have nothing at all in the middle I no where of around that you guys doesn’t have a signal phone when you try to call of the manager or Office whatever they never answer not either the messages so you couldn’t do anything if you need to cancel. They keep my money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Horrible experience

In temperatures over 100 degrees, we arrived at SoCal Camping with two teenagers, only to find a glorified tent with two beds and nothing else: no electricity (and no refrigerator), no fire grill, no shade, no kitchen utensils, no information about the Wi-Fi code, no indication that using charcoal was prohibited,... Fortunately, we found a campsite representative who informed us that kitchen utensils cost an extra fee, as did each tube for the river. In this heat, the tent felt like an oven. Without an option to cool off and facing the risk of heat stroke, we left the campsite within 30 minutes. Aside from this representative, communication was nonexistent. Hotels.com was unable to reach the property after we complained. Despite this information being on their website, Hotels.com is guilty of false advertising. The pictures of tubes and kitchen utensils led us to believe they were included in a very steep night rate. Instead, we got a glorified tent that lacked even the nightstands shown in the pictures. We had to pay for an additional two nights at a local motel, which even offered electric BBQ grills free of charge aside from the usual (AC, fridge). Thanks to this motel, we were able to enjoy the river in Kernville. We bought two tubes, which ended up being cheaper than renting 2 tubes at SoCal. While their website description may have been more accurate, it still feels like a rip-off for what we found at arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin

Quiet with nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Recharge and unwind here!

My second time, and will not be my last, God willing. Love this hidden spot by the river. It is a great place to unwind and recharge. The trail nearby is a must! Make sure to bring flashlights, food, and toiletries. Sunscreen and insect repellant are also highly recommended. Other than that, you are set! They offer watershoes for free. Step down to the river bank, walk around the majestic Redwoor trees nearby, or just enjoy a coffee by the river and watch the sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect mix of camping but with some of the comforts of home. The restrooms and showers were clean and well stocked. There were dinner options nearby and it was pretty close to trail of 100 giants. Probably best to visit late summer once nights start to cool down. My husband and I had a blast and can’t wait to visit again with our kiddo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Thousand Oaks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
…very skeptically at the beginning since it was our first time there, but quickly impressed by the kind and friendly response from the on site staff ( shout out to Connie and Carrie). We love the place, a perfect combination of the outdoors experience with the indoors commodity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

RAJESH

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dishonest and terribly managed

1. Terribly managed business. Very-hard/ impossible to reach business owner and/or service provider 2 We had a booking for one night through Hotels.com. once we arrived, found that our allotted Cabin was locked. We texted/called business owners repeatedly to get the lock code without any luck. So ended up paying twice the amount to another business for an emergency stay. I saw other several guests in same situation. To some guests, lock code was provided in advance over text but not to us. 3. Our booking was for a cabin with 2 beds while the allotted cabin had a single bed, Another guest had paid for a cabin with 3 beds and they were allotted a single bed cabin too. Like us they were not able to reach the business owner either and had to look for alternative place of stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The perfect Place out in the Woods

This place is amazing for all the negative reviews out there if you are not in touch with nature stay away. This place was magical in its own sense, waking up to the sound of the river and seeing the milky way over our area was mesmerizing. I recommend highly will be back for SURE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoying Nature in Comfort

My wife and I wanted to get away for the weekend. We wanted to go camping without all the hassels of camping. SoCal Camping was exactly what we needed. No tent or sleeping bags needed. Hot water shower and toilets included. Friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great way to try camping

My husband and I booked this trip to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. My daughter has also been asking to go camping for at least a year and we weren’t ready to buy all the equipment. This was the perfect way to get the camping experience without the commitment! The view of the river and the mountains was breath taking. The restrooms had real toilets and were immaculate. The kids loved the shower set up! It was like taking a rock waterfall shower with a view of the clear blue skies. You could hear the river and it was so relaxing. I didn’t see river access from the campsite but there are plenty of day use areas that get you closer to the water nearby. As an added bonus they have coffee available in the mornings. We brought in our own food and kitchen supplies and firewood but pretty much everything else was provided by the host. Including tables, chairs, and a grate to cook over the fire. Would recommend and would definitely say again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Härligt

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025