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River Access
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23 total sites
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About Hobo Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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River Access
Water Access
- 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
OLGA F
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Best spot! Hosts are nice and facilities are clean.
Dylan R
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
Good camp ground, definitely a winter camping spot as the meat bees were very annoying when cooking. Site 3 was very large and plenty of shade with creek access. Plan on going again when bugs die.
Atalia E
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
The stay was pleasant. The maintenance is poor, especially the toilets are very dirty
Joe Y
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
I think it would probably be better if it was a flush toilet.
Katie D
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
We stayed at site 25, very private and lovely. The host, Bob, was friendly and helpful. Toilets were in rough shape, but nothing you can’t handle! Walked to Miracle Hot springs each night! So magical! They have a bit of a sad story, and the pools have recently been destroyed, but we were so happy to have them nearby. We can’t wait to camp here again!
Miguel F
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Amazing location! Next to the river! There is plenty of shade. The bathroom needs a lot of maintenance though.
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!
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.
Katia P
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Les toilettes étaient vraiment sales, ils n’ont pas été nettoyés depuis des semaines
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.
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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