Best RV Parks & Resorts near Weldon, CA

Several RV parks near Weldon provide full-hookup accommodations throughout the Kern River Valley region. Mountain Valley RV Park in Tehachapi features big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp electrical hookups and water connections, though without sewer at individual sites. Lake Isabella RV Resort offers full hookups with 50-amp service on level pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes. "Sites have concrete pads, gravel pads surrounded by grass and plenty of room for slideouts," one camper noted about Bakersfield River Run RV Park, which maintains full hookup sites with 50-amp service, cable TV connections, and sewer hookups. Haven RV Park in Lake Isabella provides water, electric, and sewer connections but is not considered big-rig friendly according to visitor reports.

Road navigation varies significantly between valley and mountain RV destinations. The route to Nelson Falls RV Park includes narrow, winding mountain roads with steep grades that may challenge larger motorhomes or fifth wheels. A recent visitor cautioned, "The drive up is a little daunting with going up the mountain, but the road was fine just take your time." Most parks offer sanitary dump stations with fees ranging from $10-20, though some parks like Bakersfield River Run include dump access with overnight stays. Cell service remains reliable at valley locations with multiple reviewers confirming good connectivity for AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile at lower elevations, while mountain parks often have limited or no cellular coverage. Nearly all RV parks in the region allow pets, though specific restrictions may apply at individual sites.

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Best RV Sites Near Weldon, California (110)

    1. Orange Grove RV Park

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

    $43 - $54 / night

    "Clean, friendly, and easy full hookup...clean facilities Dog Park Swimming pool Wendy&Mario"

    "The facilities are clean the showers are warm and they even have an exercise room. The sites are spacious and have 50 30 hook up all full hook up all pull through."

    2. Bakersfield River Run RV Park

    25 Reviews
    Bakersfield, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 377-3600

    $42 - $49 / night

    "It does sit next to a branch of the Kern river…unfortunately it was dry. The campground is clean and well maintained. Sites are level dirt for your rig and a clean cement pad for your chairs etc."

    "Nice park adjacent to a great bike trail of 50+ miles. The river is not always running as in some of the pictures. Gravel pads concrete patios surrounded by grass."

    3. Bertrand's High Desert Mobile Home & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Inyokern, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 377-4000

    $35 / night

    "For overnighters there is a separate area from the long term residents with level pull through sites and full hook ups (20, 30 and 50amp) for $30/night.  "

    "$35 per night with full hookups makes this place great for a night or two between longer boondocking stays."

    4. Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground / Westside of Death Valley

    5 Reviews
    Olancha, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (442) 364-5290

    $49 / night

    "A lovely site, both scenic and peaceful. Was very quiet when we stayed. The small lake was ideal for a bit of casual kayaking and nature watching - mostly birds and dragonflies."

    5. KRS RV Resort@Camp James

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

    $39 - $340 / night

    "We were able to float down the river in our inner tubes safely. We were told May to June the river is very high in this area. We also fished in the river. Our camp site was great."

    "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. Haven RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Isabella, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 478-4310

    "Very nicely kept facility, clean and in order. Was basically full while we were there and was beautifully quiet."

    "You need to drive to the lake from here and there's a gravel works in view.  I would look into campsites along the Kern river North of here as a more idyllic place to camp."

    7. Mountain Valley RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Tehachapi, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 822-1213

    $43 / night

    "We needed somewhere to stay for one night as we were finishing up a cross-country drive. We loved how quiet the area was. The grounds are clean and well-kept."

    "Not a lot of privacy but the campsites were big enough, most were pull throughs. Laundry room, restrooms with showers and hook ups."

    8. Nelson Falls RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Camp Nelson, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 462-5559

    $20 - $235 / night

    "Very quiet community.

    Full hookups for our 5th wheel, spacious sites, flushing restrooms and showers if you wanted.  Starlink worked perfect, though there was wifi available."

    "My little family & I had a great experience tent camping here at Camp Nelson, Trudy showed lovely hospitality & we made some new friends, the campground is really clean & peaceful."

    9. Lake Isabella RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Lake Isabella, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 379-2046

    "Great location. Right across the street from the lake. Clean bathrooms and laundry room."

    10. A Country RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Edison, CA
    Website
    +1 (661) 363-6412
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RV Park Reviews near Weldon, CA

479 Reviews of 110 Weldon Campgrounds


  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 27, 2021

    Bertrand's High Desert Mobile Home & RV Park

    Good Place to Stop Over for a Night

    Came here after "visiting" the other so called RV park in this area. This is a nice place and we were greeted by the friendly maintenance guy as soon as we pulled in. 

    For overnighters there is a separate area from the long term residents with level pull through sites and full hook ups (20, 30 and 50amp) for $30/night.  One of us felt that being secluded away from the main park gave the overnighters area a spooky lonely vibe at night (the other of us didn't feel that way and felt fine).

    There is also a self pay drop box (if you need to pay with credit card or want a receipt pay at the office) right outside the fenced overnighter area which also has an easily accessed dump station and potable water for $10 fee if you just need to dump and fill.

    The friendly maintenance guy came around to make sure we had everything we needed after we set up. This is right off of Hwy 178 so there is road noise but it quieted down at night. The area is clean and there are dumpsters available as well as a laundry room which is inside the residential area. Laundry was $1.75/wash and $1 for dryer. This park is a good place to stay the night or for a chore day while traveling through.

    Good cell service with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, unsure if park has WiFi available.

    There's also an RV parts store next door which we did not check out.

    Overall a nice clean place, nothing fancy or beautiful but a good place to clean up before heading back into boondocking.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2022

    Bakersfield River Run RV Park

    Good for overnight

    Called to see if they had availability for the night after the office had closed, but a woman answered and gave us late check-in instructions. Clear list of available sites, amenities and prices. Pull-through site we chose wasn’t quite level, but close. The pull-through sites alternate direction of entry. Concrete pad, grassy areas in between on the door-side; neighbor’s hookups on the hookup side. Pad was long enough to stay hooked up and wide enough to have slides out, but if the neighbor on the hookups side has slides on that side, they’d be almost touching . Full hookups worked fine. Restrooms good, but the stall doors didn’t all lock. The freeway noise was pretty constant, and there was an occasional sour smell from the river, I guess. Would stay here again.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 26, 2021

    Walker Pass Campground

    Small and Quiet

    Along Hwy 178 towards Ridgecrest you'll find this campground that is small but quiet and clean. It is not for big rigs or RVs. 

    There are 2 sites with fire pits and covered picnic tables that could fit a large van at most. There is one other spot that is level but has no fire pit or covered table. Further back are several scattered picnic tables and tent spots. There are also 2 unisex ADA accessible pit toilet bathrooms which were quite filthy.

    This is a stop along the Pacific Crest Trail. The scenery is an amazing mix of Joshua Trees, pines, chaparral, mountains and large rocks, some snow on the peaks facing north. It is close to the highway so there is some road noise and people stopping to use the bathroom. The road in is paved and narrow and potholed but passable.

    There was no cell service with AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile.

    There is a donation based drop box for camping fee so pay what you want or what you can afford.

    Fires and charcoal grills are not allowed per sign at info board, camp stoves are ok.

  • Rhonda V.
    Apr. 29, 2022

    Bakersfield River Run RV Park

    Hidden Gem

    This place is a hidden gem in Bakersfield amid industrial complex buildings. It does sit next to a branch of the Kern river…unfortunately it was dry. The campground is clean and well maintained. Sites are level dirt for your rig and a clean cement pad for your chairs etc. A few of the pull thru spaces are a bit close together especially if you have pull outs but the cement pads do not face each other. Full hookups at each site including a sewer line and cable tv with a modest list of channels. There are trees some sites are shaded others not so much. The bathrooms are by far the cleanest I’ve seen. They have a great laundry room as well. There is a pool, a pretty impressive sized rec room, there also is a camp store saw these at a distance we did not stay long enough to use these facilities. I would definitely stay here again.

  • D
    Aug. 15, 2020

    KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    Amazing Time

    First time to the Kern River. Loved it. We were there August 1-6. The River was a little low but it was perfect for us with our 5 year old son. We were able to float down the river in our inner tubes safely. We were told May to June the river is very high in this area. We also fished in the river. Our camp site was great. We stayed in site 81 in our class C RV. Corner site on a creek that ran through the campground. The creek was great to sit in to escape the heat and float down. Lots of kids and dog friendly. The WIFI was good to stream TV and ATT cell service was good too. The sites had power, water and cable TV hook up. There is a dump station in the campground. They clean and rake all camp sites after each use and they enforce the 10:00pm quiet time. It is a short walk/ride to Kern River Brewery. Or it is about a hour drive to Trail of 100 Giants Sequoia Trees. Can’t wait to stay here again.

  • Brooke W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Desert Empire Fair RV Park

    Great for a reset stop.

    We are full time RVers and stayed here 1 night after boondocking a week and heading to our next boondocking destination. This is a perfect stop to dump, fill water, do laundry and just do an overall reset of our RV. I was able to deep clean and get rid of trash. The only thing they didn't have was propane and gas but they had everything else we needed.

    Booking & Space: Was easy online. $35 for pull through site for capacity up to 42'. Sites are close together but still far enough to have all slide outs out and room to walk between.

    Amenities: Big trash and recycling bins were a bonus. We did 9 loads of laundry, can only load them half way and the washing drum is a little small. 3 washers, 3 dryers. All of the units used the Payrange app except 1 dryer is quarters only. The dryer drums are pretty large so we were able to just split the 3rd load between the 2 dryers that use the Payrange app. It was easy to download the app, add funds, scan the barcode of the machine, set the settings on the machine and start. The washers recommend not to use powder detergent and half the amount of liquid detergent. No coin machine for breaking down change. Also no laundry supply stuff for purchase. Overall our stuff cleaned and dried without problems. The door does get stuck and seems locked after entering the code correctly.

    Check-in was easy. Just pull into our site and hook up. Check in is after 2 PM and checkout before 2 PM.

    Hookups: Water pressure was good. Electrical has a meter but there's no additional charge for it. Black/Grey water dump and water spigot at each site.

    Area was very quiet. No road noise and campers were also quiet. It is very well lit all night and cameras are everywhere.

    Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. 3 stalls in the women's and the 3 showers for additional no charge. Each shower had 3 hooks and a seat. There is no bench or seating outside of the showers.

    We will definitely be back. Thank you for a great experience.

  • M
    Aug. 15, 2020

    QuailValley

    Unexpected

    We heard good things about this campground from family so we decided to give it a shot. It’s about an hour and 15 minutes from our home in Bakersfield. That road off of the 65 is pretty decent as we have a 32 foot fifth wheel. As usual some sites are better than others there are some creek side sites that are very large and if there’s water are very nice. They have tent only sites as well. On our first trip we stayed in a pull through site. There is not a whole lot of space between campsites in this loop but it’s doable. They also have a stocked pond on site. However if you want to keep any of the fish caught, you have to purchase them. There are trails to hike. FYI, there is no cell reception and no provided wifi. Personally I think that’s a good thing 😬.

  • Paul  N.
    May. 22, 2019

    Bakersfield River Run RV Park

    Home Town RV Parlk

    Bakersfield RV park just off Hwy 99. My home town, Born and raised, so I've stayed here a few times returning. Nice park adjacent to a great bike trail of 50+ miles. The river is not always running as in some of the pictures. Gravel pads concrete patios surrounded by grass. Daily weekly monthly rates, and have used all of them.

  • Maria K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Shaded Haven RV Park

    Worst campground I’ve ever stayed at!

    5+ years Full time RVer, worst ever campground we have ever stayed at, stayed in many states, long-term short-term, stayed at this one for two months, although had a reservation for three. Sites are too tight, everything‘s grayish/dusty and dirty, you’re near a rail track, that blows its horn for minutes 24/7, that includes 2 AM, that includes 4 AM. Many of the neighbors you’ll see look like they’re on (mental) disability and don’t look healthy. Hot tub is smelly and yellow water too often although they state they clean it almost weekly. I god major depression staying here.


Guide to Weldon

Weldon camping options range from riverside settings to mountain retreats in California's eastern Sierra region. Located at approximately 2,700 feet elevation, Weldon experiences hot, dry summers and mild winters, with the Kern River providing a refreshing respite during warmer months. Campgrounds in this area typically offer water access, with sites available for both primitive camping and full-hookup setups.

What to do

River activities: Several campgrounds near Weldon provide direct Kern River access. At Rivernook Campground, visitors can enjoy fishing, tubing, and swimming right from their campsite. "Great fishing spots all over the campground. And access to floating in your tubes and hanging out at beaches in the campground," notes camper Stacie G.

Glider watching: Mountain Valley RV Park in Tehachapi offers a unique experience adjacent to a glider airport. "In the morning there were planes taking off, towing gliders, which was interesting to watch," shares Greg D. The park provides front-row seats to aviation activity, with some campers even booking their own glider flights when available.

Orange picking: Some RV parks near Weldon feature unusual amenities like fruit trees. At Orange Grove RV Park in Bakersfield, "You park in between orange trees," explains Pete M. Another reviewer adds, "You can pick free oranges. Nice quiet campground. Well cared for rv park."

What campers like

Waterfront campsites: The ability to camp directly beside water is highly valued in this region. At KRS RV Resort@Camp James, Johnny P. shares, "We love these campground. We go every year during the summer! Nice clean small campground. Book way in advance though. You can get a site right on the river with no sewage hook ups."

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for restrooms and common areas. At Bakersfield River Run RV Park, Sarah R. found "One of the nicest, most upkept campgrounds we've ever stayed at. The bathrooms and grounds are modern, the showers are fantastic."

Quieter surroundings: Several parks offer peaceful environments despite their proximity to towns. "We stayed at Mountain Valley RV Park for one night. We loved how quiet the area was. The grounds are clean and well-kept," reports Chloe B. Many campers appreciate the balance between accessibility and tranquility.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Popular riverside campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer. Regarding Camp James, a reviewer advises, "Book way in advance though. You can get a site right on the river with no sewage hook ups or get all hook ups off the river."

Seasonal water levels: The Kern River's flow varies dramatically by season. At Nelson Falls RV Park, campers enjoy a more controlled water experience with "a nice little creek/waterfall on site and pond," according to Cristina H. May through June typically sees higher, faster river conditions throughout the region.

Highway noise: Some rv sites near Weldon, California and surrounding areas experience road noise. One RichMichelle M. notes about Bakersfield River Run RV Park, "If not for the danged highway noise this would be five stars for sure. Ask for 1-32 or 89-113 to have your best chance of avoiding the highway noise."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Weldon, CA is Orange Grove RV Park with a 4.4-star rating from 24 reviews.

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