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The best cave camping near Bakersfield

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Looking for a unique camping experience near Bakersfield, California? Look no further than Cuyama Oaks Ranch (367 reviews), River Ridge Ranch -722 acres (348 reviews), and Five Fours Camp in Three Rivers (199 reviews). Whether you're into boating, hiking, or snow sports, these campsites have you covered. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly spaces, and toilets. Start planning your unforgettable cave camping adventure today!

Top-rated campgrounds near Bakersfield

  • Sequoia National Forest
  • View at sunset from the Indian Basin Grove Interpretive Trail that runs to the side of the campground
  • Sequoia National Forest

1. Sequoia National Forest

98%
(270)
905 sites · Ponderosa, California
Astonishing natural diversity and the biggest trees on earth! Plan to be awed.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Los Padres National Forest
  • View from the trail at Arroyo Seco
  • Los Padres National Forest

2. Los Padres National Forest

95%
(452)
762 sites · Mission Canyon, California
From beach to mountain, California's second largest forest offers recreation in diverse ecosystems.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking for a unique camping experience near Bakersfield, California? Look no further than Cuyama Oaks Ranch (367 reviews), River Ridge Ranch -722 acres (348 reviews), and Five Fours Camp in Three Rivers (199 reviews). Whether you're into boating, hiking, or snow sports, these campsites have you covered. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly spaces, and toilets. Start planning your unforgettable cave camping adventure today!

Top-rated campgrounds near Bakersfield

  • Sequoia National Forest
  • View at sunset from the Indian Basin Grove Interpretive Trail that runs to the side of the campground
  • Sequoia National Forest

1. Sequoia National Forest

98%
(270)
905 sites · Ponderosa, California
Astonishing natural diversity and the biggest trees on earth! Plan to be awed.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Los Padres National Forest
  • View from the trail at Arroyo Seco
  • Los Padres National Forest

2. Los Padres National Forest

95%
(452)
762 sites · Mission Canyon, California
From beach to mountain, California's second largest forest offers recreation in diverse ecosystems.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Bakersfield

Oak Flat Lookout
100%
(44)

Oak Flat Lookout

23mi from Bakersfield · 1 site · in Sequoia National Forest
Breckenridge Campground
100%
(5)

Breckenridge Campground

27mi from Bakersfield · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sequoia National Forest
Marian Campground

Marian Campground

32mi from Bakersfield · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Hobo Campground
100%
(8)

Hobo Campground

33mi from Bakersfield · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sequoia National Forest
Evans Flat Campground

Evans Flat Campground

33mi from Bakersfield · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sequoia National Forest
Sandy Flat Campground is located right along the Kern River. There is a beach with a great swimming area (you can see it on the lower left of the photo).
100%
(3)

Sandy Flat Campground

33mi from Bakersfield · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sequoia National Forest
Caballo Campground

Caballo Campground

33mi from Bakersfield · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Toad Springs Campground

Toad Springs Campground

34mi from Bakersfield · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Amazing sunrises!
100%
(5)

McGill Campground and Group Campground

35mi from Bakersfield · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Campo Alto Campground
100%
(1)

Campo Alto Campground

36mi from Bakersfield · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Chula Vista is a rad little spot, especially if you're really into huge trees and star gazing. There's almost never anybody there so you're bound to get plenty of room to yourself!
100%
(6)

Chula Vista Campground

36mi from Bakersfield · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Valle Vista Campground
100%
(2)

Valle Vista Campground

36mi from Bakersfield · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Bakersfield

Sequoia National Forest
98%
(270)
Sequoia National Forest
Ponderosa, California
Los Padres National Forest
95%
(452)
Los Padres National Forest
Mission Canyon, California
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