California Hot Springs

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Redwood Meadow Campground

It’s called Redwood Meadow Campground for a reason

Campground in Sequoia National Forest (7.2mi)

Definitely hike the Trail of 100 Giants.  This is the Goose Pen Tree at night.

Our campsite in the AM/ view from where our car was parked

Trek forest trails and relax in warm riverside pools when camping near California Hot Springs.

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Kernville Ranch

Nestled in meadows with a private river flowing through horse pastures, tall shade trees and all natural cedar hot tub. Kernville Ranch is just a 5 minute walk from the center of Kernville. Plenty of fishing and white water rafting, hiking and hot springs and snow play depending on the season. Explore the lake for water-sports, the high country for pristine wilderness and a little snow. The town is full of restaurants, antiques stores, and a wonderful museum of the rich heritage of this Wild West town,

Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents

Swimming in North Fork Tule River, miles of hiking trails on ranch. River Ridge Ranch goes from 1,000' elev. to 3,000' elevation. Hike right on the ranch. We are between Sequoia National Park (about an hour) and the Giant Sequoia National Monument (16 miles to groves up Hwy 190 and no entrance fee).

Choose from individual tent sites, group tent sites, tiny cabins. the 5-acre Compound or the Entire Ranch.
We occasionally host small, thoughtful, low impact weddings. Please inquire.

There are 33 giant sequoia groves in our Southern Region of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, some easily driven to, and some remote. Our ranch is a nature preserve and an education demonstration site, teaching sustainable and regenerative land use practices. River Ridge Institute, our non-profit, hosts a variety of events for the public.

Please note: you are expected to leave the ranch and kitchen area as you found it, i.e., dishes washed thoroughly and dried and put away, recycling separated from trash, food scraps in compost buckets, sticky marshmallow removed from forks and surfaces (ick!). Thank you.

Enjoy: The Kitchen has a 3-burner cooktop, large fridge, microwave, full dishes and utensils and pots and pans with a big washing area in the back. Propane barbecue grill.. There's a River Barn to use as a remote space and Turtle Cove for swimming. Saturday morning Farmer's Market in downtown at 9 AM - Noon.

Ancestral land of the Foothill Yokuts tribe. Homesteaded in 1859, owned by the Negus family from 1909-2000. Barbara and I bought it to save it from subdivision and it's now protected by a Conservation Easement and acts as a community center for the arts, music, poetry, gatherings and outdoor education. We're both biologists, so, just ask us.

Please see the Rules and Safety section to review our Waiver of Liability.

Turtle Flat is just 50 steps from the swimming hole

an AC can keep your room cool on hotter days

Underworld Farms

Underworld Farms is a small goat ranch in the Kern River Valley. Surrounded by forestry land, on the Kern River, and on top of what used to be the old town of Whiskey Flat (Later re-named Kernville). There is no end to the beauty, history and adventure all around the property. Life took us to the Kern River Valley after moving out of Los Angeles. We enjoy living in the Southern Sierras immersed in all its natural beauty. The small but magnificent town of Kernville is approximately two and a half miles north of us. 

Our livestock includes horses, dairy goats, sheep, and rabbits: Most of which are raised and bred as our son's 4H or FFA projects. You may be wondering why our farm is called "Underworld Farms". In a nutshell, since our ranch is on the footprint of the historic town of Whiskey Flat, we just happen to be south of the old Whiskey Flat "Boot Hill" Cemetery. Our "driveway" is the road that led from the old town of Kernville to the cemetery. 

We hope that you consider parking your RV, van conversion, or trailer on one of our customized spots on the property. Or drive your vehicle and pitch a tent on one of our tent friendly sports. Or enjoy a stay in one of our small cabins. Regardless of what you stay in, you will definitely have a memorable time.

The campground is VERY barebones and rural. Critters, bugs, and sometimes fellow Hipcampers can be sparce or prevalent pretty randomly. Because Underworld Farms is a working ranch, you will probably hear livestock noises like horses neighing, sheep and goats calling, and our protector dogs barking from time to time. We encourage you to walk over to the horses and goats and meet them. They especially like when you bring them carrots or apple pieces. 

The ranch has a double outhouse with a hand washing station sandwiched in between, it is rustic and bare bones. We check it to see if it has paper products, soap, water, and plenty of room in the trash bins. During the hotter months, the "daddy longleg" spiders enjoy infiltrating the outhouses and seem to spin new webs overnight. But they and their webs are harmless and easy to brush off.  We ask for your assistance if there is something missing, or the trash needs taking out, or if the spiders have taken over again by getting ahold of us through the Hipcamp App and letting us know. 

With all that being said, there is an ambient beauty here that is unbelievable and memorable. This beauty and draw is so powerful that it causes the many people who come visit to make arrangements to live in our little valley. There is much to do in and around our valley that you couldn't do it all in a lifetime. We hope that you come and stay at the ranch while enjoying our valley. May you have a great time.

*** THE PIN MAP ON HIPCAMP IS NOT  100% ACCURATE. PLEASE REFFER TO THE MAP OF THE PROPERTY IN THE PHOTOS

Cabin Grimm

A storybook cabin located in the heart of the Sequoia National Forest. We love all things spooky so we have tried to bring the old magic of the woods into our little cabin. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths tucked into a small community. We are motivated by a love of nature & a respect for it. A wood burning hot tub is tucked in between the pines offers a soak after a day of exploring our beautiful Southern Sierra.
Before forewarned, if it’s in the winter, we get a lot of snow. We highly suggest a an all-wheel-drive vehicle or definitely chains on a 2 wheel dr. vehicle. 

Kern River Nest

Perched at the top of a gravel driveway, the Kern River Nest has close proximity by car to downtown Kernville and the river; is walking distance to hiking trails; and boasts beautiful mountain views from the property.

The property has 3 units that can be rented separately or all together for one large group. 

Unit 1: The "Mountain Perch" includes 3 bedrooms on 2 stories with 4 total Queen sized beds, 2 bathrooms, front and back decks, and open kitchan/living room.

Unit 2: The "Chateau" is a studio unit with 2 Queen sized beds and small kitchen set up.

Unit 3: The "Casita" is a studio unit with 1 Queen sized bed and a kitchenette. 

All units come with access to a serene garden with a hot tub, clawfoot bathtub and outdoor shower.  

The Kern Lodge

Location: we are located in Kernville, just a 5 to 8-minute walk from the Kern River, next door to the Kern River Brewing Company, across from the Sierra Gateway Market, and up the street from Pizza Barn and the Kern River Fly Shop. We are 1 hour from the Trail of 100 Giants in the Sequoia National Park (the Trail is CLOSED from November – Memorial Day in May).

Our rooms vary between Mountain and Pool Views. Most stores and restaurants are either next door, down the street, or over the bridge (5 to 8 minutes walk).

Weather: we are located in a high desert country. Even though we are in the mountains, the Kern River Valley is usually warmer than you expect (except during winter months). You can check the weekly forecast for Kernville here. 

Amenities:

Internet Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking-Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets-Pets are not allowed.

Pool-Outdoor Pool (seasonal)  – FREE

Entertainment & Family Services-Game Room

 Coin-Operated Foosball Table – $1.00

BBQ Facilities  – FREE

Family Friendly-Family Rooms

General

Non-smoking Rooms

Air Conditioning  – FREE

Designated Smoking Area

Honeymoon Suite

Heating

Grounds

Library

Skiing

Skiing  (Off-site)

 

Activities

Golf Course (within 2 miles)

Hiking  (Off-site)  – FREE

Fishing  (Off-site)  – FREE

Canoeing  (Off-site)

Cycling  (Off-site)

Windsurfing  (Off-site)

Foosball  – Coin Operated $1.00

Cleaning Services

Daily Housekeeping  – FREE

Sitting around the campfire. Bring your chairs.

Manzanita Farms

Our camp area is right next to our home. We live on 2 acres which is apart of our families&nbsp;500 acre ranch and home to a summer camp and retreats. There are nice hiking trails we can direct you to as long as the National Forest isn't closed. We have&nbsp;a&nbsp;few picnic tables, outdoor electrical, a&nbsp;grill, fresh spring water,&nbsp;water hook up&nbsp;and beautiful scenery all around.  We do own a few&nbsp;ca. &nbsp;Our space isn’t huge but we are happy to share. 

We live in a remote area and its beautiful and quiet. &nbsp;There is a local town 6 miles down the road that has several places to eat and one small place to get some grocery.

This property that we live on has been lived on now by 4 generations. My grandpa bought this land with his brother in 1940s. His brother eventually sold his portion leaving my grandpa with a little over 500 acres...We also run retreats off and on year round on the main property and offer a wide variety of things for our clients. Due to COVID, and the strange year had, we thought that this would help us gain a little of our money lost as well as meet some really cool travelers along the way.

 We call this God's country because it is a unique and beautiful peace of land, even in the driest of moments. And...there is beautiful manzanita trees all over property. 

We personally live 1/2 mile from the main part of the property Jameson Ranch, where the summer camp is held. I love to garden and are in the process of expanding our portion of the property to putting in fruit orchards and berry bushes.

Our whole property also borders the Sequoia National Forest and there are some fun walking trails around there. Its very peaceful here and a reconnect with nature so to speak if that is what you are looking for. 

We hope to share this little bit of our heaven with you.

Side note:

If interested in the summer time programs for kids camp or family camp, let us know and we are happy to share that with you too.

This is on the main site of our property looking out over the property.

Some guests enjoying an evening eating under the lights. We have two picnic tables one that my husband made from scratch and the other he redid. 

Looking out towards our garden before it was planted.

On the Native Trail during the spring, the walk is beautiful. 

From the beautiful walks you can go on, there are great views.

This is looking from our house out to the road. We live off the highway above looking down. 

The one and only Squattage!
We love it here. We think you will too!

The Squattage in the Sequoia National Forest!

It’s a newly constructed little cottage that a Sasquatch would call home, that’s why we call it the Squattage!

Our guests love the history of our Village and surrounding areas, the wildlife, serenity, and friendly folks, we hope you do too!

Learn more about this land:

Beautiful new A-frame, high-end fit and finish! 

Features include a sleeping loft!

The downstairs has a daybed with a trundle, a sitting area, an indoor potty and a nice breakfast bar! 

It’s so relaxing, romantic, and just as fabulous as can be!

The hot outdoor shower has a beautiful view of the trees and sky! 

The large front porch is perfect for relaxing or planning the day's adventure!

All solar powered.

There’s a propane fire pit to cook on or enjoy, propane is available for $35 or you can bring your own.

Peaceful Village, beautiful views, park-like setting!

Lots of wildlife to see!

Beds have high-end bedding, nicer than the hotels!

Towels and washcloths are provided for the shower.

We even have a few games for you to play to add to your stay at the Squattage!

HEY FOLKS! The weather is beautiful, come on up!

Spoil yourself and spend some time in our neck of the woods, you deserve it!

BOOK NOW BEFORE SOMEONE BEATS YOU TO IT!!

Hope to see you soon!

PS, we now have Star Link Wi-Fi!!

Come on up and be a part of our community!

Our Village has begun having craft shows on the first Saturday of every month, lots of great things for purchase!

We attend and sell many beautiful items including exotic custom rings, don’t miss out!

Items will be available for you to purchase after you check in👍

How about a nice refreshing out door shower?

A view of the eating area and solar generator!

Comfortable conversation area!
A great place to plan the day’s activities or relax when you return!

Three Falls Ranch Guest Cabin

Three Falls Ranch Guest Cabin dates back to the early 1920’s. Recently remodeled, the cabin boasts 2 bedroom 2 bath (has the option for a 5th roll away bed). Visitors have access to over 1/3 mile of Poso Creek including the waterfalls, 130 acres of ranch hiking, bird watching, wildflowers, creek exploring & guided visits with our animals (mini goats, chickens , mini donkeys). Explore Frog Meadow, Tobias Peak, Portuguese Pass. 1 hour from Trail of Hundred Giants, Kern River in summer.

Oak Glenn * California Hot Springs

This camping spot is on a private property in a beautiful little mountain town.  Surrounded by nature but also within walking distance to a store and near the Sequoia National Forest for hiking activities. 

Enjoy fresh running streams, creeks and waterfalls to bathe in, rolling hills and wild berries in the nearby area.

Mineral springs and hot tubs should hopefully be opening Dec. 2026.

Property at Pineflat has a flat area you can park by the camper and pitch your tent anywhere beneath a beautiful oak tree or any flat area. Located right across the road from the Mountain Top Community church on Pineflat, about 20 feet across the road on the right hand side where the oak tree is on the hill. 

Photos #2 & 3 are of the property. The others are of the area and the drive up.

Just down the way (about 150-200 feet from the property) there is a store that is usually open 8am-5pm, Seven Oaks Market, where they serve food most days and can buy a few things you may need and handmade goods. 

When you come up Pineflat from California Hot Springs, the property will be right across from the church, right hand side 20 feet up.  Please enter to the left side of the poles, left side of the oak tree on the right hand side of the road.

Enjoy the uniqeness amd beauty of the area. Visit the 100 giants for the day or enjoy the streams and the beautiful drive up the rolling hills and National Park Sequoia area or Kern River area.

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