Reservations are available year-round at Mountain Valley RV Park, a drive-in facility sitting at roughly 4,000 feet elevation in Tehachapi, California. Sites run $43 per night and accommodate RVs up to 60 feet, with water and electric hookups at each pad. Most sites are pull-throughs, which makes arrival and departure straightforward. One practical note before booking: reviewers flag rough road access on the way in, so drivers of larger rigs should plan accordingly and check conditions ahead of their stay.
The park sits adjacent to a glider strip, and that detail shapes the atmosphere in ways campers don't always expect. Tow planes begin pulling gliders into the air around 9 a.m., and several reviewers mention watching the flights become a highlight of their stay. Tom D. notes that booking a glider flight through the airport is possible when pilots and slots are available, though demand can fill up quickly. Views from the sites take in surrounding hills, wind turbines, and open sky. As one reviewer put it, "not too many places have trees, or grass, or a view, in the desert."
Facilities include a large restroom building with showers, a 24-hour laundry room, and a dump station. A few things to know: restrooms are locked between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., which has frustrated early risers. WiFi requires a separate fee and is only available during cafe hours. Laundry machines use a pay-card system that has occasionally been out of cards, so a backup plan is worth having. Starlink and Verizon both reportedly work well on-site for those with their own connectivity.
The campground is a few miles from downtown Tehachapi, where campers can find restaurants and shops. Raven's Nest, located at the adjacent airport, serves lunch and has drawn positive mentions from multiple visitors. Flying J Travel Center — Tehachapi and Love's Travel Stop Tehachapi are both within a couple miles for fuel and supplies. Pets are allowed, though the designated dog area is a small unfenced lawn directly next to the airstrip, so leashes are essential throughout the stay.
Spring visits tend to get the most enthusiastic reviews, with songbirds active and glider traffic steady. Campers planning a one-night stop between the Bay Area and Las Vegas will find this a functional midpoint. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for larger rigs that need specific pull-through sites.
Description
Sites in our RV park are available with electrical and water hookups, as well as dry camping options and tent spaces. We have a sewer dump station, which is free to use for guests and and for a fee for those passing through. Adjacent to our main office building are bathrooms with showers and a full laundry station. Our campsites are situated right alongside our airport, so you'll have a fantastic few of flight line activities during your visit.
RV storage is also available.
Reservation Info
Reservations cannot exceed one week.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMountain Valley RV Park is located in California near Tehachapi
Directions
W'bound from Hwy 58 (1st Tehachapi exit): Go 1/4 mi W on Tehachapi, 1 mi S on Steuber, 1/2 mi W on Highline, then 1/2 mi S on Turf. E'bound from Hwy 58 (Monolith exit): Go 1 blk W on Tehachapi, 1 mi S on Steuber, 1/2 mi W on Highline, then 1/2 mi on Turf.
Address
16334 Harris Rd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Coordinates
35.10278567 N
118.42560575 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 40 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 1 hr 40 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 43 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 58 min from Oxnard, CA















