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20 Acres Outside of Bakersfield

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· Kern, California

20 acres hosted by Meredith B.

4 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

LOCATION INFORMATION Our farm experience offers a no-fuss, rustic stay on a real working 20 acre farm approximately 15 miles south Bakersfield with easy freeway access. Sites are perched on the edge of the pond – enjoy catch and release fishing or spend some time on the provided paddle boards or kayaks. Most of our campers are road tripping, getting away from LA, or are looking for a stopover on their way to/from Yosemite, Sequoia, Joshua Tree, etc. We are in a desert climate – cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Each site has a small table, water spigot with potable (aka drinkable) water, picnic table and fire pit ring (you provide your own wood). All sites are BYO (bring your own) tent or you can sleep in your car. Certain sites have height limitations and cannot accommodate pop up tents or trucks with campers – you’ll see these limitations in the campsite names. There is one shared indoor toilet and one outdoor shower that has hot and cold water. You may be greeted by our 3 working dogs - they're big, but friendly and love visitors. We offer a self check-in. Guests can begin checking in anytime after 1pm and checkout is at 11am. If you are going to arrive after quiet hours (10pm), we request that you respect the other guests who may be sleeping and do not disturb them. RULES 1. Pets are not permitted. You will be asked to leave (with no refund) if you bring a pet. We have working dogs who protect the farm from predators. They will view your pet as a predator making it is an unsafe environment for your pet. 2. Quiet hours are 10pm-7am. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for noise after hours. If you are playing music, singing, being generally obnoxious or annoying to other campers and we receive complaints, you will be asked to pack up and leave. Please be respectful. 3. 1 Tent and 1 Car are permitted per site (with the exception of site 4, which fits 2 tents and 2 cars) 4. No tents, tarps, or canopies may be set up on our grass/lawn area. 5. No fireworks or anything else that involves fire outside of the firepit 6. Absolutely no feeding the farm dogs any food or treats. 7. At checkout, we ask guests to dispose of all trash in the dumpster located near campsite 5, wet down any hot coals, wipe down your tables and if you’ve moved any tables/chairs or used the paddle boards/kayaks to put them back. 8. We provide shampoo/body soap for the shower and do not allow outside bath products in the shower. 9. No moving or relocating the firepit SPECIAL HELPFUL NOTES 1. You may wander the property, but campers are not allowed in the pasture, barn, or on farm equipment and vehicles. We do not offer farm tours at this time. 2. There is no electricity or wifi at the campsites. Cell phone service for all providers is great. 3. You're welcome to hang your hammock if you have tree straps - no nailing or screwing anything to the trees. 4. Paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing (catch and release) are permitted however campers do so at their own risk. 5. We have working dogs who bark if predators are near, bullfrogs who croak at night and roosters that crow in the morning. Earplugs are recommended if you're a light sleeper. 6. There is a Walmart, Lowes, Albertsons and Vallarta market all located within 20 minutes of the farm for any firewood, ice or other items you need. 7. Do not leave your shoes or trash on the ground and accessible to animals. Between the dogs, wild cats, coyotes, foxes, skunks, racoons, squirrels, etc. they will go missing or you'll find a big mess in the morning. 8. We are a true working farm and we operate 7 days a week. This means any day of the week, we may be doing tractor work, fixing irrigation, mowing the lawn, weed eating, chain sawing, or any number of other activities that it takes to keep a farm operating and the camping area looking clean and nice. We also have staff coming and going in the early hours for farmers markets. 9. The campsites are cleaned every Monday and Thursday. We love our trees for the shade they provide and so do the birds – which means there’s bird poop (part of nature). If this is going to bother you, bring a tablecloth or towel. 10. We are on well water, during the summer months, let the water in the faucets run for a couple seconds to release the sulfur smell. 11. We do not provide electricity to charge electric vehicles. 12. We have security cameras throughout the property and placement is in accordance with California laws.

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211 Ratings · 153 reviews

Niina M.recommends

December 4, 2024

Site #2: No RVs/Trailers

A lovely getaway!

I’ve been here six times, and I love this place! It’s amazing to see all the seasons and how the place changes throughout the year. The owner takes great care of it. I’m always excited to see the farm dogs, and it’s fascinating to watch how they take care of the farm—they might even sleep against your tent! It’s the perfect place for a getaway from the city.

Jodie A.recommends

December 4, 2024

Site #6: No RVs/Trailers

Great stop from Joshua Tree to

Great spot to relax. Enjoyed relaxing by the pond with a book. Farm dogs very sweet .

Alexis S.recommends

November 29, 2024

Site #1: No Rooftop Tents/RVs/Vans

My family and I loved it, especially the big pups that run around. Beautiful pond, clean spacious bathroom with a table that works for a quick diaper change, clear directions, and close to the main road. Loved being able to park right next to the tent and that you can make a fire. Grateful Meredith was able to accommodate us on Thanksgiving. Would definitely recommend.

Diede V.recommends

November 18, 2024

Site #6: No RVs/Trailers

Great pitstop

It is as described, clean sites deep in Central Valley farm land. Kids were thrilled with the dogs - all super friendly. Cleo the American bulldog slept outside our tent all night to be great delight of the kids. Highly recommend

Steph T.recommends

November 15, 2024

Site #2: No RVs/Trailers

Serene and peacful

We like to have a place to stay over night to shorten a trip we take each fall. When we found this adorable, peaceful little spot couldn’t have been happier. Meredith is so accommodating and we’re always greeted by the lovable dogs who make it feel like home. Super clean and I love waking up to all the sounds of the farm animals. We will continue to stop here for as long as they are open!

Ciara R.recommends

November 13, 2024

Site #1: No Rooftop Tents/RVs/Vans

Good campsite!

Great campsite! Each are clean and well kept. The pond adds so much fun as well as so much beauty from the land. The dogs are such a great addition and we loved seeing them. They do warn you not to leave food on table etc. but you have to very on it because the dogs will try to get most things to play with even if it’s not food but we were dog lovers so we didn’t mind a little chase after them lol. We stayed at site #1 which is close to the grass. We followed directions to not put the tent on the grass but the sprinklers still were hitting us each morning so just a caution. Overall great campsite, and very friendly host!

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Kern, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chumash and Yokuts First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Meredith B.

Joined in January 2022

Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 7 hours

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