Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area

Nice campground and will definitely go back. I only give it three stars for the campground maintenance. This could be a really great site except things are starting to look run down. Lake was not busy but it is Nov so that is really a plus. Weather was great. Staff at check in were very friendly and helpful. Grounds keeping needs to be heavily supervised or given the resources to keep up with all the work that needs done. Site was relatively clean but we did have to walk around and pick up trash left by previous camper. Great spacing between sites. Makes for a semi private experience and you don't feel cramped. Bathrooms were atrocious and in need of immediate repair and cleaning. Kern County needs to invest in this place to get it back up to a higher standard. Could be a great revenue maker for the county if it isn't already. Maybe that's why they haven't given it the attention it needs. We do plan on going back though and will see.

4 miles off I-5. Not many campgrounds along this road corridor. This was a pleasant surprise. Good rates off-season, lake front site & full hook-ups. Got a site easily on a Friday afternoon. Lots of locals here. Nice bike trail within park.

I liked this camp ground a lot. It's great for kids as there's huge grassy areas for running and a playground. It's right on a lake with mature trees for shade. Sites are large and pretty spread out. I was one of 4 campers and 1 tent when I stayed on a Tuesday night, pretty quite place. My only complaint was that there was quite a bit of trash around some of the campsites and cans and bottle tops in the sand in the playground area. Definitely could be better maintained. I did not use bathrooms. Overall good. Beautiful setting.

Nice campground. About 10 minutes from the freeway. Has a little lake and trees. The campsites are large and the prices are good. Great place for a stopover or a few nights even. We will be back!