The best glamping near Kennedy Meadows, California with hot tubs

If you're looking for a luxurious outdoor experience near Kennedy Meadows, California, Hipcamp offers over 200 options for glamping with a hot tub included. Some of the top-rated campsites in the area include Spirit Walk - Private Retreat (202 reviews), This is Outdoor Living (196 reviews), and The Hilltop Getaway (47 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include toilets, cooking equipment, and potable water. When it comes to activities, you can enjoy whitewater paddling, swimming, and fishing. And with an average price per night of $75 and options as low as $20, there's something for every budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a luxurious outdoor experience near Kennedy Meadows, California, Hipcamp offers over 200 options for glamping with a hot tub included. Some of the top-rated campsites in the area include Spirit Walk - Private Retreat (202 reviews), This is Outdoor Living (196 reviews), and The Hilltop Getaway (47 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include toilets, cooking equipment, and potable water. When it comes to activities, you can enjoy whitewater paddling, swimming, and fishing. And with an average price per night of $75 and options as low as $20, there's something for every budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Kernville Ranch

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25mi from Kennedy Meadows · 5 sites · Lodging · Kernville, CA

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,

2. Cabin Grimm

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24mi from Kennedy Meadows · 1 site · Lodging · Springville, CA

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.

3. Kern River Nest

25mi from Kennedy Meadows · 3 sites · Lodging · Kernville, CA

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.

Stories from the community

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Felicia

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Kernville Ranch

Great location off the beaten path. Nice and quiet, with lots of critters to gawk at, domesticated and wild. Deer wandered by while we soaked in the hot tub watching horses, and at night we were serenaded by nearby coyotes. The property has lots of character itself and is near enough to Kernville proper to go out for a hot meal, browse its shops, or hunt-down Quartzburg ghost town (which I strongly recommend!).

Anna

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cabin Grimm

We had such a wonderful stay at Cabin Grimm, and really loved the decor! It felt like every time you entered a room, you noticed new details that you hadn't seen the last time. The cabin had everything that we needed, and was clean and comfortable. Gabby is an excellent host -- she was proactive in sharing all the details that we would need to plan ahead for. Thank you so much, Gabby, for opening your magical space to us. We hope to be back soon!

Mafe

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Kernville Ranch

Such a beautiful cabin with so much unique charm. The property itself is stunning, with horses nearby and a stream running right by the hot tub. It made for such a peaceful and memorable stay—I’d highly recommend it.

A

September 2025

With pets

3 nights at Kernville Ranch

Wonderful property right off the roadway for easy access to the cabin. Host was very friendly, considerate, and communicative. I’ll rebook any time I’m in the area for work or play :)!

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Guillaume

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Kernville Ranch

The place has a unique charm, particularly the land surrounding the cottage, with the hot tub being an absolute winner. You feel disconnected from the world. Whether you’re alone, as a couple, or with children (as in our case), it’s very peaceful. We also loved the region for exploring the forest, going hiking, or kayaking on Lake Isabella. What could be improved concerns the cottage’s equipment, particularly in the kitchen. A number of basic items are missing, such as a colander, real cutting boards, scissors or more sharp knives. The pans are also quite old and stick very easily. Since there is no dishwasher, that made things a bit of a challenge, though in the end it wasn’t really a problem. It would also be nice to have a few basics on site, like cooking oil (as we found everywhere else), or one or two laundry pods just to help out at the start of the stay. Also, keep in mind that the Internet connection is slow, though that’s probably part of the charm as well. Finally, there weren’t any clear check-out instructions, so it was a little tricky to know exactly what to do, especially with the trash (is there no recycling?). In the end, we figured out that you apparently just leave everything as it is, including the bedding and such.

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Amanda

June 2025

3 nights at Kernville Ranch

Another successful stay at Amelia’s property! The property is quiet and peaceful. The cedar hot tub is the perfect touch! Just a few minutes from town and the restaurants really made the trip that much more relaxing and enjoyable! Thanks Amelia! We’ll be back!

Jennifer

May 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Kernville Ranch

This property was pure peace & tranquility! The beds were so comfortable and the house had everything we could possibly need.

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Warren

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Kernville Ranch

We had such a great time and just what we needed for a relaxing art retreat. The scenery was lovely and we got to paint so much! After we finished our days out we were comfy cozy at night in the camper. Can’t wait to come back!

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Zing

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Kernville Ranch

My partner and I had a wonderful long weekend on Kernville Ranch! A beautiful peaceful little bit of paradise, surrounded by fields of horses and a couple mule friends. The lodging in the Shiny Spartan is cozy and quaint, has all you need for a few nights' stay and then some, including fridge, shower and sinks with hot or cold potable water, AC/heaters, basic utensils/plates/bowls/glasses/cookware, and the griddle which was great to grill some sausages on for dinner! Loved sitting out stargazing on the open patio, greeting the farm animals every morning, and the hot tub next to the creek was such a magical treat! Lots of wildlife including birdsong all day. I recommend bringing some citronella candles as it gets buggy in the evenings! Such a great time! Would love to come back with friends sometime soon. Thank you Amelia and co!