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Long Valley Campground

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Long Valley Campground is situated near Bakersfield, California, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and open spaces. Temperatures in the area can range from 30°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Lake Isabella and the Kern River, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management

Overview

Long Valley Campground is a remote, primitive campground located within Chimney Peak Recreation Area and is cherry stemmed out of Domelands Wilderness. The campground contains 13 sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and primitive pit toilets. There is no potable water at the campground. The Volpe Trail, a 3-mile unmaintained route that provides access to the South Fork of the Kern River within Domelands Wilderness, starts at the end of the campground road near site 13.

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Location

Long Valley Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

Follow highway CA-178 approximately 30 miles east of the town of Lake Isabella and turn north onto Canebreak Road. Follow this graded dirt road approximately 9 miles to the prominent junction of Canebrake and Long Valley/ Chimney Basin Roads. Turn left on Long Valley/ Chimney Basin Road and follow it to Long Valley Campgound. The campground will be on the left after approximately 8 miles. The campground access road is two miles long and typically requires a high clearance 4x4 vehicle.

Address

Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office 3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Coordinates

35.8439 N
118.16162 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

Remote.

Remote. Saw 3 rattlesnakes. Bring plenty of water. Tent camping only. Very limited space.

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  • Review photo of Long Valley Campground by Jon J., July 15, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Long Valley Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Long Valley Campground does not have wifi.