Best Glamping near Little Lake, CA

Whitney Portal and KRS RV Resort@Camp James offer distinctive glamping accommodations among the Eastern Sierra landscapes near Little Lake, California. Glampers can select from yurts at Whitney Portal with panoramic mountain views or opt for premium cabin-style glamping at Camp James situated directly on the Kern River. Both locations provide amenities far beyond traditional camping, including comfortable beds, electricity, and access to clean facilities with hot showers. A recent visitor mentioned, "This is the best campground we've ever stayed. The views are fantastic, the atmosphere is perfect. Near the town and hot springs, not too far from a ski resort." Climate-controlled accommodations ensure comfort throughout changing mountain weather conditions, while the proximity to natural attractions makes these locations ideal basestations for exploring the surrounding wilderness areas.

The riverside setting at KRS RV Resort@Camp James creates unique glamping experiences with opportunities to watch kayakers navigate rapids or enjoy tubing during calmer flow periods. Trails throughout the area connect glampers to fishing spots, swimming holes, and scenic overlooks with minimal hiking required. During summer months, guests can enjoy outdoor movie nights and organized activities including bingo and rock painting sessions. One guest highlighted, "Camp James is a clean, spacious park. All sites are well kept, with access to clean bathrooms... Overall it's a beautiful park right on the Kern River." The small on-site stores at these glamping destinations stock essentials, fishing gear, and local products. Both locations recommend booking well in advance, particularly for prime riverfront accommodations during peak season from May through September.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Little Lake, California (16)

1. Troy Meadow Campground
3 Reviews
Johnsondale, CA
20 miles
Website
"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."

"Very beautiful well kept supposedly it had just opened an hour or two before I arrived after being closed for two years. Great campground"
2. KRS RV Resort@Camp James
14 Reviews
Kernville, CA
31 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."

3. Whitney Portal
30 Reviews
Alabama Hills, CA
49 miles
Website
+1 (760) 937-6070
$34 - $95 / night
"Had a wonderful time exploring the area of the Alabama Hills below and was a wonderful campsite to beat the heat of the valley, at that time was over 100 degrees."

"Really secluded surrounded by trees, close to bathroom and water faucet. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Right next to a river, where the sound relaxes you."
4. Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA
7 Reviews
Weldon, CA
31 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."

5. Camp Three Campground
6 Reviews
Kernville, CA
32 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."
6. Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground
10 Reviews
Camp Nelson, CA
38 miles
Website
+1 (559) 539-5230
$34 - $233 / night
"It was very clean and there is a bunkbed with two full size beds and another separate full size bed. The bathrooms were also kept very clean."

"We arrived on a Sunday and there were first come first serve campgrounds available. We stayed one night but there were plenty of spots to choose from."

7. Diaz Lake Campground
15 Reviews
Alabama Hills, CA
44 miles
Website
+1 (760) 873-5577
$14 - $35 / night
"This is a great driving reprieve from traveling along the 395! A lovely little lake surrounded by giant oak trees that offer lots of nice shade to spend time resting."

"Small little lake but quite a few campsites and they all looked to be relatively level. Also a designated tent area. Camped here in mid- May and it was pretty deserted. Had the place mostly to myself"
8. Kern's River Edge Campground
3 Reviews
Kernville, CA
32 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"

9. Headquarters Campground
2 Reviews
Kernville, CA
32 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."
10. Springhill South Recreation Site
1 Review
Kernville, CA
31 miles
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Shanna P.
Scout
Aug. 20, 2022
Diaz Lake Campground
Beautiful stop on the way
This is a great driving reprieve from traveling along the 395! A lovely little lake surrounded by giant oak trees that offer lots of nice shade to spend time resting. Haven’t used this as a camping destination personally, but there are so many friendly people that vacation here whether it’s for group camp parties or family adventures. Amenities are slim, but I don’t mind the rugged camping. At only $14 a night, it’s perfect for those that just need to sleep a couple hours in peace and move on, or stay and walk around to take in the scenic surroundings. For what it is, it’s a great spot!
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Dave M.
Traveler
Apr. 9, 2017
Whitney Portal
Whitney Portal great way to beat the valley heat
Had a wonderful time exploring the area of the Alabama Hills below and was a wonderful campsite to beat the heat of the valley, at that time was over 100 degrees. The stream was flowing and had just been load with fish, the campground was open and as well as the store/restaurant. The Burger and Beer was a welcome site after a week in the sierras, the big surprise was breakfast, the single pancake was big enough to feed three people. Do not order the short stack unless you have an army of people to feed. The campsite was kept very clean and well organized, firewood for campfires and an abundance of information about the hike to the top and surrounding areas.
Gabby G.
Guide
Jul. 27, 2021
Whitney Portal
Amazing
By far the best campground I've been too.

I was on campsite 044. Really secluded surrounded by trees, close to bathroom and water faucet. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Right next to a river, where the sound relaxes you. Flat ground for the tent and in no sight of other campers. Close (walking distance) to Mt Whitney Trailhead
Beau B.
Guide
Aug. 12, 2018
Whitney Portal
Whitney Portal in March
Great camp ground. no running water that time of year. Toilets were clean and bear boxes were easily accessible.
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
Vanessa H.
Guide
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.
Andrea R.
Legend
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.
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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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Ashley S.
Guide
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.