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River Access
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23 total sites
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About Hobo Campground
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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Reviews (46)
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
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.
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.
Damien A
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Incredible location and very nice host ! Would recommend
Luis L
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Room for improvement.
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.
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.
Kathy R
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Site 5 and 6 were nice and flat. Super close to the river. The water was a bit high and cold for our family but overall it was a great experience. Quiet nights with tons of stars. The camp host was also nice.
Katia P
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Les toilettes étaient vraiment sales, ils n’ont pas été nettoyés depuis des semaines
Cecile S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Great spot. Too bad about the mineral springs. Ignorant piggy people, leaving their kotex's laying around as trash. Gross! Park host was nice and let us be.
Kayla N
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
super beautiful spot right on the river! lush green and clean! watch out for the yellow jackets (so many) and fire ants!
Location & Directions for Hobo Campground
11380 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238 United States
Elevation: 695 ft
Getting There
<p>From Bakersfield, California travel approximately 37 mi 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 mi until you see the sig...
From Bakersfield, California travel approximately 37 mi 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 mi 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.
Highway access
Hobo Campground is accessible via CA 178, which is approximately 37 miles from Bakersfield. There are no interstates or freeways within 25 miles.
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: October 19, 2026
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