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River Access
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Average nightly rates23 total sites
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23 sites
About Hobo Campground
Number of accommodations: 23
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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Reviews (45)
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
Jeffery D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
Beautiful campground on the Kern River. It is right next to the hotspri gd which was great. Unfortunately there was a lot of trash left in the campground and the restrooms were full of used toilet paper and the toilets were covered in shit.
Audrey H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Our site was fine and we enjoyed hearing seeing lots of wildlife, especially birds. The bathrooms were not the cleanest but we're totally fine for our one night.
Laura E
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
We had so much fun at Hobo Campground, the river, and the hot springs. 10/10 would recommend
Charles W
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
With the closure of the hot springs, the park has lost its' allure.
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.
Max G
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Host was great
Amanda L
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Amanda L
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Amanda L
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
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.
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.
Hobo Campground is accessible via CA 178, which is approximately 37 miles from Bakersfield. There are no interstates or freeways within 25 miles.
Elevation: 695 feet
17 mi drive to downtown Kernville (about 23 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 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.
- Fire restrictions may be in effect at the time of your visit.
- A california campfire permit is required and be obtained at https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/
- There is no glass allowed on the Sequoia National Forest.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash.
- Quiet hours are between .
- 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.
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Last updated: September 1, 2026
