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SoCal Camping

1.0 star property
Beachfront campsite in Kernville with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Basic Room | Bathroom shower
Basic Room | Free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £94
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

About this property

SoCal Camping

Beachfront campsite in Kernville with free parking
Along with a private beach, this smoke-free campsite has concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance. All 30 accommodations offer free WiFi and 2 bathrooms.
SoCal Camping offers 30 accommodations. This Kernville campsite provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the campsite include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rock climbing
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

SoCal Camping Campsite
SoCal Camping Kernville
SoCal Camping Campsite Kernville

About the area

Map
Mountain Hwy 99, Kernville, CA, 93238

What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Trail of 100 Giants - 44 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverkern General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McNally's Fairview Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne's Stage Stop BBQ & Dining Hall - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SoCal Camping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SoCal Camping?

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SoCal Camping on 1 Sept 2025 start from £94.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SoCal Camping?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at SoCal Camping?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SoCal Camping?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SoCal Camping located?

Situated on a river, this campsite is steps away from Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Sierra South Mountain Sports are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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SoCal Camping Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 26 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property in a beautiful outdoor location. Right along the Kern river with breathtaking views. It’s a very special property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Don't waste your money.

When I show to my friend who is a camping person, she said she never saw kind of here camping ground. There are only beds. That is all. I will never go here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Communication
Quiet with nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The tents need maintenance but the area is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
…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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldo

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cesar g

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

RAJESH

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort, communication

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

nacxitl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No me dieron la habitación que yo había seleccionado con jacuzzi y me entregaron una regular y no había nadie para darme la atención de ahí en más todo bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Härligt

Fantastiskta landskap och fin upplevelse av glamping!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeorgette Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024