Underworld Farms

85%

18 reviews

· Kernville, Kern, California

6 acres hosted by Esteban O.

2 lodging sites · 7 RV/tent sites

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Underworld Farms is a small goat ranch in the Kern River Valley. Surrounded by forestry land, on the Kern River, and on top of what used to be the old town of Whiskey Flat (Later re-named Kernville). There is no end to the beauty, history and adventure all around the property. Life took us to the Kern River Valley after moving out of Los Angeles. We enjoy living in the Southern Sierras immersed in all its natural beauty. The small but magnificent town of Kernville is approximately two and a half miles north of us. Our livestock includes horses, dairy goats, sheep, and rabbits: Most of which are raised and bred as our son's 4H or FFA projects. You may be wondering why our farm is called "Underworld Farms". In a nutshell, since our ranch is on the footprint of the historic town of Whiskey Flat, we just happen to be south of the old Whiskey Flat "Boot Hill" Cemetery. Our "driveway" is the road that led from the old town of Kernville to the cemetery. We hope that you consider parking your RV, van conversion, or trailer on one of our customized spots on the property. Or drive your vehicle and pitch a tent on one of our tent friendly sports. Or enjoy a stay in one of our small cabins. Regardless of what you stay in, you will definitely have a memorable time. The campground is VERY barebones and rural. Critters, bugs, and sometimes fellow Hipcampers can be sparce or prevalent pretty randomly. Because Underworld Farms is a working ranch, you will probably hear livestock noises like horses neighing, sheep and goats calling, and our protector dogs barking from time to time. We encourage you to walk over to the horses and goats and meet them. They especially like when you bring them carrots or apple pieces. The ranch has a double outhouse with a hand washing station sandwiched in between, it is rustic and bare bones. We check it to see if it has paper products, soap, water, and plenty of room in the trash bins. During the hotter months, the "daddy longleg" spiders enjoy infiltrating the outhouses and seem to spin new webs overnight. But they and their webs are harmless and easy to brush off. We ask for your assistance if there is something missing, or the trash needs taking out, or if the spiders have taken over again by getting ahold of us through the Hipcamp App and letting us know. With all that being said, there is an ambient beauty here that is unbelievable and memorable. This beauty and draw is so powerful that it causes the many people who come visit to make arrangements to live in our little valley. There is much to do in and around our valley that you couldn't do it all in a lifetime. We hope that you come and stay at the ranch while enjoying our valley. May you have a great time. *** THE PIN MAP ON HIPCAMP IS NOT 100% ACCURATE. PLEASE REFFER TO THE MAP OF THE PROPERTY IN THE PHOTOS

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85% Recommend23 ratings · 18 reviews

Alicia S.

3 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Encampment #5

12 ft pop-up camper ·

Encampment 5

We stayed in encampment #5 and loved it! Amazing views as the site is on the upper terrace. It was also great that the fire pit had height to it. Nothing like a fire and huge starry sky at night. The bathroom set up is clean and has water and paper towels to wash your hands. We were the only campers so it was quiet for us. Estaban was a breeze to communicate with. Must go to the Kern River Ceviche Company for dinner, best ceviche in a long time!! Absolutely would recommend!

Allie H.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Super cute spot

Tent ·

Encampment 5

Lovely spot with beautiful views, comfortable spot to camp with friends and my dog.

Emily O.

2 reviews

Recommends

· December 2024

Amazing view!

12 ft campervan ·

Encampment 5

We enjoyed really enjoyed staying at Esteban's land in number 5. The view was amazing! Also only a few minutes from Kernsville and Sequoia National Forest. The outhouse was not something I would want to use so it's best it you have your own toilet.

Yesenia R.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

10 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

Encampment 5

Secluded, great views. Clean. Kinda hard to find. The host posts a few great links to google map points of interests. Hard to get to once you get there from the service being kinda slow to make sure to download them in advance. Also for some reason the address when you punch it into your iPhone maps it sends you to a different house. If you show up to an area with a red gate or a house with a driveway. This isn’t it. The campground is next to a cemetery and a day use area. Also site 5 is a tough for an RV I would recommend using the pull thru sites not pull in. It’s pretty tight. Would definitely come back. You could hear tons of wildlife from our site. We came during November and got the whole campground to ourselves.

Lindsay E.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Good halfway point

20 ft Class C ·

Encampment 1

We stayed here as a halfway point between Death Valley and Kings Canyon/Sequoia. Highly recommend getting here before dark as it was really tough to navigate the land and find our exact camping spot. It’s a unique property with a great story, and the morning sun view was beautiful.

Bree L.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Encampment 5

Beautiful expansive views. Esteban was communicative and helpful. It was a great stay, easily accessible close to our other adventures. Would book again!

Location

Kernville, Kern, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tübatulabal and Yokuts First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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