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Exterior
Living area
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Basic Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 30 smoke-free accommodations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Bike rental
The price is $124
includes taxes & fees
$113 per night
Dec 22 - Dec 23

Room options

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Exterior

Basic Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mountain Hwy 99, Kernville, CA, 93238

What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lake Isabella - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Trail of 100 Giants - 38 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McNally's Fairview Lodge - ‬8 min drive

About this property

SoCal Camping

When visiting Kernville, SoCal Camping is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Guests will receive an access code
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Bathrooms

  • Shared bathroom
  • Detached shared bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a national park

Things to do

  • Rock climbing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 30 rooms

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

SoCal Camping Campsite
SoCal Camping Kernville
SoCal Camping Campsite Kernville

Frequently asked questions

Does SoCal Camping offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, SoCal Camping does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at SoCal Camping?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at SoCal Camping?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at SoCal Camping?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at SoCal Camping and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like rock climbing and hiking. SoCal Camping also has a private beach.
What's the area around SoCal Camping like?
SoCal Camping is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Sequoia National Forest.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

I got the around 4 pm and the person to check in didn’t get there till 11 pm the time I got my room she was out and hot there at 11 pm with kids that’s very stressful not knowing where we we’re staying and if we even we’re getting a room
Oliver, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had no power in my cabins, and someone from the staff decided to dig a hole on the ground to bare a hose a night behind my cabin
Geraldo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeorgette Michaela, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love the place..... It was awesome ....my family enjoy it . I would stay again. The only thing they can do it's have someone on site I saw no one around until later in the afternoon...... and have the password for WiFi on the email that we get.
Jorge, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

It’s terrible. They don’t have electricity. They don’t have no air condition. They don’t have nothing at all in the middle I no where of around that you guys doesn’t have a signal phone when you try to call of the manager or Office whatever they never answer not either the messages so you couldn’t do anything if you need to cancel. They keep my money
Cesar g, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Horrible experience
In temperatures over 100 degrees, we arrived at SoCal Camping with two teenagers, only to find a glorified tent with two beds and nothing else: no electricity (and no refrigerator), no fire grill, no shade, no kitchen utensils, no information about the Wi-Fi code, no indication that using charcoal was prohibited,... Fortunately, we found a campsite representative who informed us that kitchen utensils cost an extra fee, as did each tube for the river. In this heat, the tent felt like an oven. Without an option to cool off and facing the risk of heat stroke, we left the campsite within 30 minutes. Aside from this representative, communication was nonexistent. Hotels.com was unable to reach the property after we complained. Despite this information being on their website, Hotels.com is guilty of false advertising. The pictures of tubes and kitchen utensils led us to believe they were included in a very steep night rate. Instead, we got a glorified tent that lacked even the nightstands shown in the pictures. We had to pay for an additional two nights at a local motel, which even offered electric BBQ grills free of charge aside from the usual (AC, fridge). Thanks to this motel, we were able to enjoy the river in Kernville. We bought two tubes, which ended up being cheaper than renting 2 tubes at SoCal. While their website description may have been more accurate, it still feels like a rip-off for what we found at arrival.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet with nice views
justin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Recharge and unwind here!
My second time, and will not be my last, God willing. Love this hidden spot by the river. It is a great place to unwind and recharge. The trail nearby is a must! Make sure to bring flashlights, food, and toiletries. Sunscreen and insect repellant are also highly recommended. Other than that, you are set! They offer watershoes for free. Step down to the river bank, walk around the majestic Redwoor trees nearby, or just enjoy a coffee by the river and watch the sunrise.
Eman, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect mix of camping but with some of the comforts of home. The restrooms and showers were clean and well stocked. There were dinner options nearby and it was pretty close to trail of 100 giants. Probably best to visit late summer once nights start to cool down. My husband and I had a blast and can’t wait to visit again with our kiddo.
Gabriela, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

…very skeptically at the beginning since it was our first time there, but quickly impressed by the kind and friendly response from the on site staff ( shout out to Connie and Carrie). We love the place, a perfect combination of the outdoors experience with the indoors commodity.
Edwin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dishonest and terribly managed
1. Terribly managed business. Very-hard/ impossible to reach business owner and/or service provider 2 We had a booking for one night through Hotels.com. once we arrived, found that our allotted Cabin was locked. We texted/called business owners repeatedly to get the lock code without any luck. So ended up paying twice the amount to another business for an emergency stay. I saw other several guests in same situation. To some guests, lock code was provided in advance over text but not to us. 3. Our booking was for a cabin with 2 beds while the allotted cabin had a single bed, Another guest had paid for a cabin with 3 beds and they were allotted a single bed cabin too. Like us they were not able to reach the business owner either and had to look for alternative place of stay
RAJESH, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect Place out in the Woods
This place is amazing for all the negative reviews out there if you are not in touch with nature stay away. This place was magical in its own sense, waking up to the sound of the river and seeing the milky way over our area was mesmerizing. I recommend highly will be back for SURE!!!
Silvia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoying Nature in Comfort
My wife and I wanted to get away for the weekend. We wanted to go camping without all the hassels of camping. SoCal Camping was exactly what we needed. No tent or sleeping bags needed. Hot water shower and toilets included. Friendly host.
Juan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

April, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great way to try camping
My husband and I booked this trip to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. My daughter has also been asking to go camping for at least a year and we weren’t ready to buy all the equipment. This was the perfect way to get the camping experience without the commitment! The view of the river and the mountains was breath taking. The restrooms had real toilets and were immaculate. The kids loved the shower set up! It was like taking a rock waterfall shower with a view of the clear blue skies. You could hear the river and it was so relaxing. I didn’t see river access from the campsite but there are plenty of day use areas that get you closer to the water nearby. As an added bonus they have coffee available in the mornings. We brought in our own food and kitchen supplies and firewood but pretty much everything else was provided by the host. Including tables, chairs, and a grate to cook over the fire. Would recommend and would definitely say again.
Breana, 1-night family trip
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