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Goldledge Campground

Goldledge Campground
GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
Goldledge Campground
GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access

About Goldledge Campground

Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

Number of accommodations: 36

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Kayaking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 8 to Sep 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

36 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
027, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
029, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (108)

What Guests Are Saying

Goldledge Campground offers a beautiful setting with great river access, stunning views, and a relaxing atmosphere, making it a favorite for many campers. Sites like 16 and 29 provide spacious, secluded spots ideal for families. However, there are concerns regarding restroom maintenance and limited shade in some areas, which could be improved for a better experience.

Review Summary

3.9
108 reviews
5
48.1%
52
4
22.2%
24
3
13.0%
14
2
7.4%
8
1
9.3%
10

Rosa B

Verified

August 15, 2021 Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

3

The River location is great. The camp sites unfortunately are very dry with no shade which makes the trip disappointing. Also, the not able to do a campfire and sit around at night to enjoy s’mores is also pretty sad. The camp host Bob is wonderful and it’s always nice to see him and chat with him.

Rosa B

Verified

August 15, 2021 Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

3

The River location is great. The camp sites unfortunately are very dry with no shade which makes the trip disappointing. Also, the not able to do a campfire and sit around at night to enjoy s’mores is also pretty sad. The camp host Bob is wonderful and it’s always nice to see him and chat with him.

James R

Verified

August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice camp host

James R

Verified

August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice camp host

Candice R

Verified

July 26, 2021 Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

1

We arrived later in the day and our parking spots were taken. My husband and I asked around but we weren't able to find out who it was and ended up leaving after an injury.

Candice R

Verified

July 26, 2021 Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

1

We arrived later in the day and our parking spots were taken. My husband and I asked around but we weren't able to find out who it was and ended up leaving after an injury.

Nolan B

Verified

July 16, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

1

The picnic table was missing supports and was rotting away. It had major lean to it and leaned more when just one person was sitting on it. We decided it was safest to not use it. The area for the tent was on the small side and it barely fit the 4 person tent I had. The restrooms smelled horrible and I think the seat lids are the same they had 30+ years ago when I was there last. They looked old and bent. The metal between the seat and floor on one side wasn't attached to the floor.

Nolan B

Verified

July 16, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

1

The picnic table was missing supports and was rotting away. It had major lean to it and leaned more when just one person was sitting on it. We decided it was safest to not use it. The area for the tent was on the small side and it barely fit the 4 person tent I had. The restrooms smelled horrible and I think the seat lids are the same they had 30+ years ago when I was there last. They looked old and bent. The metal between the seat and floor on one side wasn't attached to the floor.

Jorge L

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

5

Wonderful place to spend good family time away from the city and specially no phone service. You literally disconnect from the world..
Great for my teenage kids:)

Jorge L

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND

5

Wonderful place to spend good family time away from the city and specially no phone service. You literally disconnect from the world..
Great for my teenage kids:)

Location Goldledge Campground

Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States

Highway access

Goldledge Campground is accessible via Highway 178 and Highway 155. From Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east, which connects to Highway 155 leading to Kernville.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.8739 / -118.456

Elevation: 977 feet

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Local regulations

  • No glass containers allowed in specific areas.

Fees & deposits

  • An additional vehicle fee of $8.00 per night applies to extra vehicles in campsites.

Safety & rules

  • Swimming in the river is discouraged because of strong currents.

Amenities

  • There are no hookups or showers at this campground.

Vehicles & parking

  • Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground.
  • The campground has limited space for turning around vehicles.

Fires & fuel

  • Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted due to weather conditions; contact the ranger district for updates.
  • Purchase firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread.

Site capacity

  • The site length measurement includes your tow vehicle.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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