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Kernville Ranch

Nestled in meadows with a private river flowing through horse pastures, tall shade trees and all natural cedar hot tub. Kernville Ranch is just a 5 minute walk from the center of Kernville. Plenty of fishing and white water rafting, hiking and hot springs and snow play depending on the season. Explore the lake for water-sports, the high country for pristine wilderness and a little snow. The town is full of restaurants, antiques stores, and a wonderful museum of the rich heritage of this Wild West town,

snooze by the telly or settle into game night by the fireside 

Tillie Creek Retreat

Tillie Creek Retreat is a beautiful mountain cabin with hot tub and gorgeous decks for relaxing and enjoying the nature that surrounds you. Also, steps to a creek side deck that must be experienced to be believed. Easy access to Lake Isabella, Kernville, the Kern River, Alta Vista Ski Resort, Remington and Miracle hot springs and so much more! Great place to escape to nature, relax and adventure in the surrounding mountains. Newly renovated throughout.

Bear Valley Springs

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Antelope Canyon Ranch

The Ranch has many varied sites to explore from oak woodlands to pine covered woods. 

The ownership of the land has been held since 1883 by the Summit Lime Company and was until the 1930's the site of several lime quarries one of which was used to supply material for the Owens valley to Los Angeles aquaduct.

Current utilization is for recreation, private hunting club, timber production, and cattle grazing.

The campground was built in 1967 to provide a location for church, non-profit, and youth groups to enjoy a private, and safe location for outdoor recreation activities.

Camping is restricted to family and group activities. The campground has 17 sites a comfort station, water hook-ups, fire ring, and 4X8 foot stone BAR-B-Que.

In order to provide a private experience no two groups are scheduled at the same time.

An ideal group size is 15 to 150 persons.

Old patent stile lime kiln used until 1920's

A Unique Mountain Retreat

The title says it all this property is truly A Unique Mountain Retreat that will give you the peace, quiet and tranquility you are looking for. 
An energy efficient Uniquely designed home that is off the grid and has a very green footprint with solar and windmill to charge batteries. Oak and pine tree covered acres with fitness and nature trails around the property. Each level campsite with picnic table is designed for privacy with plenty of distance between sites and mountain views in every direction, along with an optional gas log fire pit and BBQ.

There is plenty of clean, non potable drinking water, custom built toilets and optional hot showers, limited electrical use, cell phone charging and low power use devices as I am off grid. There is a fitness and nature trail on the property and Pacific Crest trail is approx 20 to 30 min drive, Mountain park which has many miles of hiking trails and an Indian reservation with hikes to many petroglphs. Things to see are the World famous Tehachapi railway loop, historic downtown, vineyards, mountain spirit center a Buddhist temple, glider rides, bicycle riding and fishing.

There is cell service around the property but intermittent at the campsites.

Sunset showing windmill at a Unique Mountain Retreat 

Deer Ravine Lodgings

We opened up our private mountain property during COVID 2020 so people could safely get into nature and enjoy the fresh air, peace and quiet, and wildlife.  We live on an 11-acre ranch in the beautiful and quiet community.  This is not a property for loud or raucous parties.  Only registered guests are allowed.  Pets on leashes are welcome upon prior approval only.  Absolutely no fires allowed May-December due to extreme fire danger.  No running water and no WiFi.   Learn more about this land:Enjoy a luxurious outdoor camping experience in a 16'x20' White Duck canvas tent on a large deck.  There is a separate, private bathroom/shower building.  Relax and sleep like a baby in a hand-hewn log king-sized bed and queen sized sofa sleeper and opulent linens.  The Glamp tent and deck include a private deck, propane BBQ grill, sink with running well water, a refrigerator, Keurig, microwave, and TV with DVD's (no WiFi).   July and August are hot in the tent between 2pm-6pm.  The evenings are cooling down.  We have two fans and an evaporative cooler and an electric heater.  ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES MAY-DECEMBER DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER.  This is a "Leave No Trace" space and a "Shoeless Tent."  Leashed pets are allowed with prior approval by hosts. For your convenience, we have a crate and dog bed available.  A 7-person bullfrog spa is available upon request and availability.  An outdoor solar shower (may be cold depending on weather and time of day) is available to rinse off prior to using the Spa.  No unregistered guests are allowed on the property.  We will be there to greet you and describe our property and amenities.  We are available to answer your questions or assist you as needed.

High Desert, Joshua Trees, & Views

**Amazing Stargazing! No light pollution! One of the best places near LA to enjoy the constellation covered night sky! 10 acre desert property with many Joshua Trees, with stunning stargazing, sunsets, and sunrises year round, and overflowing with millions of blooming wildflowers in the Spring around April/May. Only half a mile hike to the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). The property is filled with endless, amazing panoramic mountain, hill, and valley views. Tons of dirt roads and trails through the hills in total raw natural beauty for you to explore and enjoy the true beauty of nature, just a little over an hour from Los Angeles, right by the county line. Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility of the high desert, leave refreshed and ready for all that life has in store.

Please ask about our other listing "California Poppy Wildflower Fields", #1 on Hipcamp for Los Angeles Area Camping. Also, we offer monthly and annual memberships with major discounts, as well as Unlimited camping passes!

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RANCHERIA EL RESPLANDOR (1985)

Old (1860's)  Cattle  Ranch .  Steam train  ran down the  main  Canyon hauling  Lime to Tehachapi  . Known as THE OLD WEST RANCH , named after  Mr. CHARLIE WEST . Weather can be Exciting here . Has snowed on July  4th. View  from  the  Top of the Mountain  is not to be missed . Very Private  Place.Learn more about this land:Beautiful  view. Mountain  biking.  Pacific Crest Trail nearby. Horseback  trails in 20,000 acre Historical  Cattle  Ranch to explore.  Ohv friendly. 

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