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The Best Camping in Bakersfield

Looking for the best camping in Bakersfield? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Bakersfield. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Bakersfield

  • Bakersfield, California

    Rancheria OHV Road

    33.6 mi / 7752 ft gain
    Rancheria OHV Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bakersfield, California
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  • Bakersfield, California

    Oak Flat Lookout

    4.0
    / 80 ft gain
    Spend a few nights under the stars in a unique piece of outdoor history. The Oak Flat Lookout, constructed in 1934, was once staffed by rangers providing critical wild life management services on watch for wildfires in the surrounding Sequoia National Forest through the 1980s. The Oak Flat lookou...
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  • Frazier Park, California

    Eagle Pass Ridge

    1.26 mi / 220 ft gain
    Eagle Pass Ridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Frazier Park, California.
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  • Lake Isabella, California

    Isabella Lake

    1.06 mi / 43 ft gain
    Isabella Lake is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Lake Isabella, California.
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  • Frazier Park, California

    Mount Pinos via McGill Trail

    4.0
    15.99 mi / 3196 ft gain
    Mount Pinos via McGill Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Frazier Park, California.
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  • Frazier Park, California

    Mount Pinos Trail

    3.52 mi / 561 ft gain
    Mount Pinos Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Frazier Park, California.
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  • Frazier Park, California

    Hike to Conder Observatory (Mt. Piños) from the Nordic Ski Hut

    3.32 mi / 457 ft gain
    Any drive up the I-405N or I-5N is going to result in some pain: Either you leave early enough to avoid traffic, or you are sitting in some slowness for a while. But once you turn onto Frazier Mountain Road from the interstate, you are in a completely different world. It could be 85° in Los Angel...
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  • Kernville, California

    Whiskey Flat Trail

    11.94 mi / 1316 ft gain
    Whiskey Flat Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Kernville, California.
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  • Kernville, California

    Cannell Meadow Trail

    21.02 mi / 5623 ft gain
    Cannell Meadow Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Kernville, California.
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  • Kern County, California

    PCT: CA Section F - Tehachapi Pass to Walker Pass

    83.69 mi / 15377 ft gain
    PCT: CA Section F - Tehachapi Pass to Walker Pass is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mojave, California.
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  • Weldon, California

    Dove Spring Canyon OHV Trail

    15.04 mi / 1460 ft gain
    Dove Spring Canyon OHV Trail is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Weldon, California.
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  • Kernville, California

    Camp at Lower Springhill

    The Lower Springhill Campground is a primitive campsite situated along the Kern River in the southern area of Sequoia National Forest. Since this is a primitive campground, there is no potable water, bathrooms or garbage service. You must pack out what you bring in.The campground is easily access...
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  • Maricopa, California

    Dry Canyon OHV Road

    6.17 mi / 459 ft gain
    Dry Canyon OHV Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Ojai, California.
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  • Kernville, California

    Dispersed Camp along Salmon Creek in Sequoia NF

    There are several dispersed campsites found throughout the Sequoia National Forest. The majority can be found by driving on any of the OHV accessible roads. This particular campsite can be found at coordinates 35.89759, -118.4628. In order to get to the campsite, use Google Maps to get you to the...
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  • Lake Hughes, California

    Hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Horse Trail to Bear Campground

    11.63 mi / 2396 ft gain
    This is part of the Pacific Crest Trail. If you're through-hiking or sectional hiking, you'll have to hit it eventually. Try and avoid it in the late summer or early fall because of heat, and gnats. Find a way to check the bug report, we got marauded by gnats 90% of the way (early October) and ap...
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  • Porterville, California

    Camp at Redwood Meadow

    Situated right across the street from the stunning Trail of 100 Giants, Redwood Meadows features 13 spacious campsites adjacent to a picturesque meadow. There are picnic tables, fire rings, and six yurt sites available for those who wish to bring some of the great indoors outside.  Pit toilets ar...
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