Best Glamping near Inyokern, CA

Recent Glamping Reviews in Inyokern

54 Reviews of 14 Inyokern Campgrounds

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  Karen D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 6, 2024

  Kern's River Edge Campground

  Nice campsite, friendly hosts, family and kid oriented

  Well run site, with easy late check in process. Friendly on site camp hosts who sell ice and firewood. Quite a lot of rules, and it had kind of a kids camp feel to it. Showers are hot, but you need quarters for them. I only gave three stars as it just not my kind of campground. If you're a family with kids I think it'd be great.

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  makenna W.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  Kern's River Edge Campground

  A lovely, quiet campground.

  My partner and I stayed here after a campground down the road overbooked us for a weekend, and it ended up being a lovely trip. 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.

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 10, 2023

  Minietta Road

  Great dispersed camping spot

  Great for a night or two, heading towards or leaving Death Valley between Joshua Tree..

  You are literally in the middle of nowhere. No cell phone reception, amenities, nothing, not even shelter, but yet so peaceful and quiet. We saw a couple of RVs but everyone has a TON of space....I would totally camp here again.

  I was able to let dog and cat out of camper and they weren't going anywhere....nothing to chase, etc.

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  Eva K.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 2, 2023

  Hungry Gulch

  Most horrible experience. Rangers do absolutely nothing to guarantee quite nights and ignoring complaints

  This is the absolutely most horrible experience I have ever had. There was a group of people that were listening to loud music and singing till 6AM and we could not sleep. We tried talking to them, they said they would only listen to the ranger. Ranger stopped by but nothing changed. At 5 AM we went back to the ranger, but he sent us away. We could not sleep a single minute. Group was extremely aggressive and absolutely horribly loud. Most disappointing was that ranger did nothing and ignored us.

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  Mister Linh

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 1, 2023

  Redwood Meadow

  Host was exceptional

  We arrived very late at night so no one was working but was able to grab a spot by booking at the front drop off pillar - u just fill out the paperwork and add cash in it and drop it in the pillar.

  Sadly there werent any only tent sites left so we just took a site with a yurt but only used the tent we had. The host was okay with it the next morning and was very kind explaining and giving us some info on the area.

  They had a little gift shop which had medicine which was a life saver. I was coming up with something the day after arrival but the med from gift shop cleared it up in a few hrs. Definitely made the rest of the stay much more enjoyable.

  When we were about to leave we found out our car died from using the portable alternator but host was kind enough to help out with a jumpstart and even helped cleaned the battery leak with a bottle of coke he took from the gift shop. He cleans the sites in the morning and does what he can with the restrooms.

  Definitely recommend.

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  clyde

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2023

  Arabian RV Oasis

  Would not recommend

  Property manger rude and swearing a lot. Plumbing is pvc pipes and they Break easy, bathroom run down and dirty, Wi-Fi does not work

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  Haley M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 5, 2023

  Hospital Flat

  Poor restrooms, few good swim spots available

  We stayed in the heat of the summer so it was unfortunate that our campsites had little to no shade. We were on the outskirts closest to the road, but there were campsites along the river that had more trees. Once you get down to the water, the temperature drops at least 10 degrees.

  Our site was VERY close to the main road which made me nervous with our young children. There are large boulders along the campground, but no fence or other kind of barrier. And the cars were hauling a** down that road.

  There was a pit toilet a little bit across from our site that we could not smell but I believe the sites directly in front and behind probably got it bad. It was pretty gross. I can do pit toilets usually but these had me gagging at one point.

  The water is just a short walk down some rocky trails, so would not be very good for elderly or very small children unless you plan on carrying them down. We found a little rocky beach area to camp for the day but it was just barely big enough for our group. There was not anywhere else that we could see that would have been good for swimming. There was a little rapid area with some waterfalls up river from us which was very pretty.

  This river is notorious for sweeping people away so please be cautious and keep an eye on your children. We secured a paracord on each end of the river so we had something to help us float across. The current was strongest in the middle but manageable on either side.

  The camp host was friendly enough but did not do rounds of any kind. There are also no fires allowed at this campground (at least not during the time we went).

  We were warned of a resident bear that lives across the street but we did not encounter him or any other wildlife.

  We probably will not be returning, especially not with the kids. But we still had a good time regardless.

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  Brett D.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 18, 2023

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  Nice campground

  Campground is nice overall. Sites are close together and site 4 has a small uphill to back into which if you have a RV or heavy camper your going to scrap hard backing in. Overall nice campground.

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  tiffany J.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 11, 2022

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  Clean upscale camp

  Camp James is a clean, spacious park. 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. Didn't expect a 3 night minimum charge the weekend after Labor Day but couldn't find a Campground with availability in a short time so we rolled with the 3 day requirement . A friendly family of bears made their presence at night as the trash cans were ransacked in the morning and my boyfriend came face to face with a skunk while walking our dog at night. Overall it's a beautiful park right on the Kern River and we would stay again if we could get one of the few riverfront spaces.

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  Dallas W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 24, 2022

  Arabian RV Oasis

  Arabian oasis Boron CA

  Easy checking Cheap with Passport America membership: don’t expect much Level sites, electric (30 used ) water and sewer Little shade - over 106 when there late Aug

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  Ricky S.

  Guide

  

  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

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  Ricky S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2022

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  Kern River

  Excellent spots right on the Kern River. So many things to do and the campground resort is ran good, no issues at all. Full hookups, close to everything.

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  Lisa T.

  Scout

  

  May. 1, 2022

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  Amazing!

  First time at camp James - it was awesome. Helpful friendly staff, super clean, and amazing camp sites! Will definitely be coming back!

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  Jeffrey P.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 27, 2022

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  My Favorite

  This place is amazing. Clean campground, friendly staff and amazing views. This place is a must visit

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  Diego R.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 5, 2022

  Headquarters Campground

  Campground on the river

  A nice secluded campground up the river from kern’s more populated sites, in the heart of the Sequoia National Forest. First come first serve style camp site, showed up at 5 pm on a last minute late night camping trip and arrived to an empty campground.

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  Brady R.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 2, 2021

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  1st time…we’ll be back!

  We pulled in after 7pm and had to call the after-hours line. We got in and set up camp. Nice wide driveways no issues for turning the rv around and parking. Very clean and nice park. The staff came to us after 10pm because we had music on and asked to turn it off so I just turned it down very low. No other issues or problems. We like the camp grounds and are planing a trip for April 2022.

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  Veronica H.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 3, 2021

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  Our favorite campground in California

  Our family has been going to Camp James for over 10 years, and it's easily our favorite campground in California. The campsites are clean, shaded by trees, and it's right on the riverfront. During the high season, it's fun to watch kayakers and whitewater rafters screaming down the rapids. But our favorite time to go is in late July and August, when you can float down the river in an inner tube. There is great trout fishing right off the property, and the bathrooms have always been well kept and clean. I love all the little streams running through the property too, which gives it such a peaceful vibe. They do rent cabins as well. Staff has always been attentive and friendly. There is a small store on the property that sells fishing gear, snacks and other goodies.

  I made a video about the campground here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz3l6VbZz14

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  Tricia V.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 10, 2021

  Hospital Flat

  Not recommended for RVs!

  This is a nice clean campground right on the Kern River. However, the website says several spots are good for a 30-foot RV. I do not recommend anything bigger than 24 feet or so. The road through the campground is very narrow, and lined with large boulders. Some of the turns are very tight. For tent camping, though? Great spot. And the river front spots are nice. Just expect that others will want to get to the river and will be walking in or near your campsite.

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  Armando C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 5, 2021

  KRS RV Resort@Camp James

  7 night stay by the River

  Excellent family spot. Beautiful well kept grounds. 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. Camp store make it convenient. Walking distance to town and store. Kern river Brewing company is the family favorite. Pizza Barn delivers to you while riverside.

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  Kim

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Michelle M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 9, 2021

  Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

  Good location - Needs updates

  At first we were a bit disappointed but overall it turned out to be a good location for going to the Trail of 100 Giants and the Kern River. The WiFi didn’t work and the bathroom only had two showers. It needs to be updated but it was clean and the people were nice.

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  Abel C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 5, 2021

  Hungry Gulch

  Nice getaway

  The campsite is really nice if you looking to get away from big crowds. You have to get there early if you want to get a shaded site. Working toilets were a plus and you have room to work with when setting up your gear. The lake or river you do need to drive too which is the only negative remark I have.

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  Tommy B.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Troy Meadow Campground

  Super clean

  We arrived on Sunday afternoon. The weekend crowd was moving out. We had the campground A Loop to ourselves. Really nice to be out of the Valley heat.

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  Sara S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2021

  Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

  Amazing campsite

  Everything was great about this campground. Showers, phones service, WiFi, showers and locks with passcode on the bathroom doors and a pool just to name a few things. Weather was great and we loved everything about staying here.

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  Kramer B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2021

  Halfway Group Campground

  Camping with a Pop-UP Trailer

  This was a pretty nice campground. We were at group site 3, it has a covered picnic area and flat area for tents closer to the river bank.

  We called park services to make sure our camper was allowed (Twice) and it indeed it was. However when using a pop up you are essentially camping in the parking lot. It didn’t end up being a bad spot but I would definitely say this site is more appropriate for tent camping.

  Porta-potties were kept clean and trash was emptied from large trash containers regularly.

  Bears are common in the area and there are no bear lockers for food. So keep this in mind.

  Overall it’s a wonderful area to camp and play in the river.

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  John L.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2021

  Troy Meadow Campground

  Very Nice

  Normally do dispersed camping, but figured I would do the campground thing. Very beautiful well kept supposedly it had just opened an hour or two before I arrived after being closed for two years. Great campground

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  Kelsie L.

  Guide

  

  May. 10, 2021

  Arabian RV Oasis

  A place to stay if you must.

  Full hookups, concrete pads, picnic tables. Many full time campers parked with junk around them. The grounds need a ton of cleanup. Not the safest feeling being in this park.