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About Hobo Campground
Number of accommodations: 23
Campground Amenities
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River Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (43)
What Guests Are Saying
Hobo Campground offers a great experience with nice hosts and clean facilities. Site 3 is spacious, shaded, and has creek access, making it ideal for winter camping despite some bug issues. However, maintenance could be improved, particularly regarding the cleanliness of the toilets.
What Guests Are Saying
Hobo Campground offers a great experience with nice hosts and clean facilities. Site 3 is spacious, shaded, and has creek access, making it ideal for winter camping despite some bug issues. However, maintenance could be improved, particularly regarding the cleanliness of the toilets.
Review Summary
Thalia G
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
First of all the host is amazing. This is our second time at this camp site and he is always very attentive plus gives a lot of information on the area. The river is beautiful however known to be very dangerous so please stay safe keep out of the middle of the river if you decide to swim. Overall beautiful view, great camp site to disconnect from the chaos of the city and just relax.
David S
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
80% of the campsite was under water. The table was under water. The fire pit was under water. The entire campsite was muddy.
Luis L
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Room for improvement.
Damien A
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Incredible location and very nice host ! Would recommend
Marikan R
VerifiedMarch 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Bob is an incredibly helpful and friendly camp host! I took my son and his friends camping during a storm and Bob helped us cross the stream / river in our car, helped us start a good fire and was regularly checking to see how we were doing. We had an amazing time! Thank you.
Jessica H
VerifiedMarch 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Hobo campground was absolutely gorgeous! The camp host was super friendly and helpful. Full transparency, I am having a hard time leaving a review. I want to say it was terrible so should we go back, maybe we could reserve a site easier than what has become the norm (waking up the morning reservations open and still somehow hoping you get lucky). This campground, like many these days, showed that every site had been reserved for the night we stayed. There was only one other site actually occupied. If you reserve a site and can not make it, please cancel it so others may get to enjoy the hard-to-get reservations.
Amanda L
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Max G
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Host was great
Kelly M
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Bob was our camp host at Sandy flat. We have returned to see him several times we are older and feel safe and have seen him work hard to keep the campgrounds and Bathrooms spotless. Bryan was our camp host at Hobo , he came to our aid after our car battery went dead.Very Helpful and friendly knowledgeable about area. Hope to see them both next time. Great hosts. Wonderful time.
Charles W
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
With the closure of the hot springs, the park has lost its' allure.
Location Hobo Campground
Address:
11380 Kernville Road
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States
From Bakersfield, California travel approximately 37 miles east on CA 178. Turn right onto Borel Road, and drive about 1/3 of a mile until you reach Kern Canyon Road. Take a right onto Kern Canyon Road and continue for 1.7 miles until you see the sign for Hobo Campground, keep right to stay on the driveway. The driveway that splits to the left is the parking lot for Miracle Hot Springs.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.5745 / -118.529
Elevation: 695 feet
Policies & Rules
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Vehicles and their attachment cannot exceed 22 feet in length. Do not park on the vegetation. Trailers are restricted to utility and small teardrops due to legth restriction. |
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Fire restrictions may be in effect at the time of your visit. |
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A california campfire permit is required and be obtained at https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/ |
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There is no glass allowed on the Sequoia National Forest. |
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Dogs must be kept on a leash. |
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Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
