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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.

Camp Nelson

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River Ridge Ranch -722 acres

Swimming in North Fork Tule River, miles of hiking trails on ranch. River Ridge goes from 1,000' elev. to 3,000' elevation. Hike right on the ranch. We are between Sequoia National Park (about an hour) and the Giant Sequoia National Monument (16 miles to groves up Hwy 190 and no entrance fee).

Choose from individual tent sites, group tent sites, tiny cabins. the 5-acre Compound or the Entire Ranch.

There are 33 giant sequoia groves in our Southern Region of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, some easily driven to, and some remote. Our ranch is a nature preserve and an education demonstration site, teaching sustainable and regenerative land use practices. River Ridge Institute, our non-profit, hosts a variety of events for the public.

Please note: you are expected to leave the ranch and kitchen area as you found it, i.e., dishes washed thoroughly and dried and put away, recycling separated from trash, food scraps in compost buckets, sticky marshmallow removed from forks and surfaces (ick!). Thank you.

Enjoy: The Kitchen has a 3-burner cooktop, large fridge, microwave, full dishes and utensils and pots and pans with a big washing area in the back. Propane barbecue grill.. There's a River Barn to use as a remote space and Turtle Cove for swimming. Saturday morning Farmer's Market in downtown at 9 AM - Noon.

Ancestral land of the Foothill Yokuts tribe. Homesteaded in 1859, owned by the Negus family from 1909-2000. Barbara and I bought it to save it from subdivision and it's now protected by a Conservation Easement and acts as a community center for the arts, music, poetry, gatherings and outdoor education. We're both biologists, so, just ask us.

Please see the Rules and Safety section to review our Waiver of Liability.

Turtle Flat is just 50 steps from the swimming hole

an AC can keep your room cool on hotter days

Blue Jay's Nest in Sequoia Forest

Learn more about this land:Nestled among trees, this 80s cozy cabin is a few steps from the forest and minutes to Trail of 100 Giants, Dome Rock, The Needles, and Quaking Aspen.

Grove entrance from the west, restroom left background

Zen Camp/Bamboo Retreat

The calm and quiet of a Bamboo Grove. The perfect spot to unwind and relax. The beautiful Tule (two-lee) river can be heard at night! Day use area on the river only a 10-minute drive away! Short day trips to Sequoia National Park and Yosemite! Great couples getaway! Also a perfect location for Yoga groups or other groups up to 7 people! Larger group possible with significant notice. Group pricing for 7 is only $30/per person per night! ($60/couple + $30/person for up to 5 others! Come as a couple or get a group together! One night, OK. Tents provided and set up! Group of 7, three in Tent #2, two each in Tents #1 & #3. Look at the photos! Contact me for more info and to book your stay!

Tent #1 distant left, Tent #3 to the right

Entrance to Drum Circle, firepit area
Entrance to Drum Circle/Firepit area


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