Best Glamping near Edison, CA

Orange Grove RV Park in Bakersfield and Kern River County Park provide upscale glamping accommodations near Edison, California. Both parks feature glamping options with modern amenities while maintaining a connection to the natural surroundings. Orange Grove RV Park includes glamping units nestled among mature orange trees, creating a unique agricultural setting with a touch of luxury. Kern River County Park offers yurt accommodations with views of the Kern River. Both locations provide electricity, comfortable bedding, and access to clean shower facilities. The glamping units feature climate control options, important in this region where temperatures can fluctuate significantly. According to a recent visitor, "The camping spots are level and well maintained. You park in between orange trees."

Activities at these glamping destinations center around the natural environment. Kern River County Park provides direct river access for fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities. Orange Grove RV Park features the distinctive experience of picking fresh oranges right from the trees surrounding your accommodation. One guest shared, "The oranges were absolutely fantastic and makes you wonder why you can't get the same quality in a store." Both parks offer hiking trails and nature viewing opportunities. The parks maintain clean facilities including modern restrooms, hot showers, and communal spaces. Orange Grove includes a swimming pool and clubhouse with a pool table. Visitors appreciate the security features and well-maintained grounds at both properties, with Orange Grove receiving particular praise for its cleanliness and organization.

Best Glamping Sites Near Edison, California (19)

    1. Orange Grove RV Park

    24 Reviews
    Edison, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (661) 366-4662

    $43 - $54 / night

    "We had site 117 and it was a nice spot with no fire pit. Full hookups and really I can’t imagine you could have a nicer park in Bakersfield. They did a great job!"

    "We picked it because of the location and found it a nice little place to pull off HWY 99. "

    2. Kern River County Park

    12 Reviews
    Edison, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 868-7000

    "For $32, you can get a site off the river and have a little camping pit and picnic table and you’re around other RVs and it’s good."

    "Great campsite (#21) right on rivers' edge. Winter runoff and water is high and fast. Shade during the day. Restrooms are being rebuilt but should be ready by mid to end of June."

    3. Brite Lake Aquatic Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    Tehachapi, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 221-2832

    "The lake isn't that great. But they are improving their facility. Running water and restrooms are available. Spots available near the water"

    "camping sites have fire pits, open spaces and on dirt."

    4. Tehachapi Mountain Park

    14 Reviews
    Tehachapi, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 868-7000

    "Campsites are around 6,000’, pit toilets, grills, steel fire pits, picnic tables and potable water taps."

    "Vault toilets and trash cans scattered throughout. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There is a nature trail nearby although we didn’t have time to go check it out."

    5. KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    14 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-6119

    $39 - $340 / night

    "All sites are well kept, with access to clean bathrooms and coin operated showers. Staff is friendly and available when needed. Prices are a tad high but expected with a clean upscale Campground."

    "Clean showers and bathrooms. Polite guests. Respectable to after hour policies. Ground keepers make sure everyone is happy. Full hook up sites make it easy. Shaded tent sites make it comfortable."

    6. Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

    7 Reviews
    Weldon, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 378-2001

    "Laundry right on site! Close to lake Isabella and all of the Kern. Great for last minute reservations too, online booking works"

    "Kern River is a great place in the hot California Desert. This place has everything to make you feel at home."

    7. Hungry Gulch

    5 Reviews
    Lake Isabella, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-1815

    $34 - $36 / night

    "I do a lot of camping, this one is a great campground if you want to go swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing, or just enjoy the beautiful scenic views of Lake Isabella."

    8. Camp Three Campground

    6 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-1815

    $34 - $147 / night

    "there is only one place for trash upon exit), but every site has a beautiful view of the mountainside and the stars, and if you get one of the good sites along the river, you're a few steps from the best"

    "Camp 3 is a good location if you can book it quickly outside of the Summer months."

    9. Kern's River Edge Campground

    3 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-6553

    $54 - $250 / night

    "The campsites were clean and spacious, the bathrooms were sanitary and showers were hot. Only downside happen to be the on-site general store was shut down the whole weekend."

    "Beautiful nice place Close to the river"

    10. Headquarters Campground

    2 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-1815

    $34 - $106 / night

    "A nice secluded campground up the river from kern’s more populated sites, in the heart of the Sequoia National Forest."

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  • Suly&Fabian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Hungry Valley State Vehicle Recreation Area

    Not just for off road

    We usually come here to ride our off road bikes, but this time decided to stay for the weekend without our bikes. There area is large and ample where you don’t have to be next to each other unless that is what you want. There are some areas that are fenced with picnic tables and pergolas with outhouses and trees, and other areas that are not. You have the option of choosing what you would like. We found a nice spot a good distance away from the camping circles and the bathrooms for dry camping, which allowed us to have some more privacy but still enjoy the views of the riders. Night time was also great, clear skies, bright moon and stars, and neon glow of the lights of the off road vehicles. Plus we brought out glow sticks which also added to the fun. Nice morning wake up call from coyotes. Breakfast outside our rv in the morning with bacon and eggs.

    I will include pictures of other times we have been here and stayed in other spots so that you may get an idea of other areas within this large place.

  • Mike Z.
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Brite Lake Aquatic Recreation Area

    Great spot near a lake.

    The lake isn't that great. But they are improving their facility. Running water and restrooms are available. Spots available near the water

  • Ricky S.
    Jul. 31, 2022

    Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

    Good camp to park & explore

    Overall nice site with full hookups & wi-fi/cell. Had a nice shade tree but it can be real sunny without one. Laundry right on site! Close to lake Isabella and all of the Kern. Great for last minute reservations too, online booking works

  • Shannon O.
    May. 21, 2021

    Tehachapi Mountain Park

    High altitude, hidden in the trees

    Beautiful spot. Old school mountainside camping in the tall trees. Campsites are around 6,000’, pit toilets, grills, steel fire pits, picnic tables and potable water taps. We spent a night in late May and there were only a few other sites occupied on a Wednesday night. This is a hidden gem. It was 100 in Mojave and 70 in the TMP. Gorgeous tall evergreens and some larger oaks, a few might be old growth? ***Note: this is not a place for large RVs or trailers. The road in is tight and twisty with no shoulders and some trees and rock faces snug up against it. The campground is very steep, the roads are one lane and very very curvy. Some sites are very near each other, others are more dispersed. There are large groups sites.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

    Very family friendly and unique!

    Kern River is a great place in the hot California Desert. This place has everything to make you feel at home. Several large sites for tents or RV's , bathrooms with full showers, a pool, splashpad and water play area. They have these weird Banana bikes which were fun. I was in complete heaven when I saw the coffee bar! There is a big pavilion with cooking areas for everyone!

    This is close to several nearby attractions. They offer great wifi services. Great places if you have little ones. so much to do and all of the staff was wonderful.

    They have Cabins too! I didnt stay in them but they are pretty cute.

  • Vanessa H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Redwood Meadow

    Busy daily traffic but clean

    Stayed here on July 4th weekend. Campground is small and there was plenty of day traffic to the Trail of 100 giants across the road. No running water and has pit toilets but camp hosts kept them VERY clean and they were very helpful and managed the crowds well. Definitely have to drive around to hunt for some water to hangout in/by. I usually stay on the eastern Sierra side but thought I’d give the western Sierra a go. Not sure I’d stay again but it’s a good spot if your passing by and need a place to stay on way to your destination.

  • K
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Camp Three Campground

    Decent facilities, stellar location

    While our first impressions were terrible (we did not love our originally reserved site - #33), once we moved to another available spot and started exploring, we ended up having the time of our lives. 

    The campground itself left a lot to be desired (lots of trash, half the sites are extremely rocky / sandy with little shade, some sites have rotting or broken picnic benches and very little privacy, and there is only one place for trash upon exit), but every site has a beautiful view of the mountainside and the stars, and if you get one of the good sites along the river, you're a few steps from the best part during the summer: swimming in the Kern River. 

    We stayed at site #29, where (like sites #25, #27, #28 & #30), there were nice, flat, soft surfaces to pitch your tent under the trees just beyond where you park your vehicles for privacy and shade. From these gems, the river is just a short, 1 or 2 minute walk to the River. Though nice to be near the water spouts and bathrooms, we would not recommend sites (#3-19, #22, #24, #26) Further down the river, we noticed that sites opened up a bit more and had much more space and shade, AND that the river was a lot closer - all great for larger groups and especially those with children. If we were to come back, we'd probably choose site #47 which had two shaded, flat places right near the site and was only a few steps from the river - which had a nice shaded space for chairs along it. Only downside for being on the end is that you're next to the Day Use entry point from the road.

  • A
    Jul. 6, 2020

    Redwood Meadow

    Perfect for a night or two

    The camp hosts, Michelle and Darren were wonderful. Kept things clean and were on top of managing the campground. I only give this three stars because there was no running water and the location was quiet but there wasn’t much to do unless you’re an avid hiker. There was no cell service with Verizon but that’s why we get away right? It was directly across from the trail of 100 giants which was highly trafficked every day. We stayed in site 9 and if you have a back in trailer, you may want to drive in the wrong direction to be able to angle things properly. Overall nice campground and enjoyed exploring this little piece of heaven.

  • Dene H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Hungry Gulch

    Terrible

    Review

    Made reservation on Recreation.gov. Arrived at 4pm. Sites are said to be assigned upon arrival. Camp host was the only tent found pitched in the entire campground. It’s during the pandemic and some places are closed. Campground sign said full. Yelled to see if anyone was there in the campsite and no answer from the camp host. Left a voicemail with campground to let them know my name and reservation info and I have was going to look for a spot. Picked a spot with shade - very few available. Some trees, but not large Sequoias like you may expect since it’s near the Sequoia National Forest. This place is desert hot and might be a bit miserable for folks to just hangout here. There’s no hookups. It’s near Lake Isabella. Went to bed and didn’t see a camp host that evening. ANTS!! So many ants in my camper in the morning. Ack!! Talked to a waitress in town and she says the campground I was at is known for an ant problem. Had to get diatomaceous earth at the hardware store in town along with ant traps galore now that my camper was overrun. Find out from the locals this campground has a reputation for being bad. I had to reconsider my plan to stay there and went elsewhere... so frustrating.


Guide to Edison

Located east of Bakersfield, Edison sits in Kern County where seasonal temperatures range from 110°F in summer to near freezing in winter. Camping options include established campgrounds with water access, primitive sites in the Sequoia National Forest, and glamping accommodations with modern amenities. The area averages less than 6 inches of rainfall annually, making it suitable for year-round camping trips.

What to do

Float the Kern River: Visitors to Camp Three Campground can enjoy easy river access for tubing and swimming. "From these gems, the river is just a short, 1 or 2 minute walk to the River... the river was a lot closer - all great for larger groups and especially those with children," notes Kim.

Fresh produce experience: The Edison area offers unique agricultural opportunities beyond typical camping. "Super clean in all aspects. Smells like oranges! Fantastic fruit stand next door," shares Tommy B. about his stay at Orange Grove RV Park.

Mountain hiking: The elevation change provides diverse terrain for hikers of all levels. "Tehachapi Mountain Park is best known for its hiking trail to the top of Tehachapi's highest peak. But also has cabins available for rent," explains Mike Z., highlighting activities beyond standard camping.

What campers like

Riverfront sites: Proximity to water is highly valued in this arid region. "The River next to the campground is also easily accessed and great for all levels of play," explains a camper at Headquarters Campground, which offers "plenty of shade (which is rare for the area)."

Campground amenities: Many locations offer comfort features not typically found in rustic settings. "Clean bathrooms with full showers, a pool, splashpad and water play area. They have these weird Banana bikes which were fun," notes Andrea R. about Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA.

Natural shade: Trees provide essential relief from intense sun. "The campground itself is basic with vault toilets dispersed throughout... Our site had a water hookup, a picnic table, a fire ring," reports Mark at Tehachapi Mountain Park, where pines provide natural cooling.

What you should know

Weather preparation: Summer temperatures frequently exceed 100°F while winter nights can drop below freezing. "We stayed during the summer months. It had plenty of shade, was large enough to fit our huge cabin tent and still have extra space," explains Tyler F. at Camp Three Campground.

Water availability: Natural water sources fluctuate seasonally. "The lake isn't that great. But they are improving their facility. Running water and restrooms are available. Spots available near the water," explains Mike Z. about Brite Lake.

Cell service limitations: Communication can be spotty throughout the region. "This is a great primitive campground if you truly want to disconnect for a few days. No cell reception, no WiFi, there are restrooms but no showers," notes Mike N. about his stay at Camp Three.

Tips for camping with families

Splash features: Brite Lake Aquatic Recreation Area offers water recreation despite swimming restrictions. "Our family stayed here for 2 nights. We enjoyed our time but the kids were disappointed they couldn't touch the water at the lake. I brought a small plastic pool for them to get wet in at our site because it was hot," advises Charlotte R.

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