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Buena Vista Aquatic Rec Area
The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area (BVARA) is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in Bakersfield, California. Located on the Kern River, the area offers a variety of activities for visitors, including swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and picnicking. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The park is open year-round and offers a variety of amenities, including restrooms, picnic tables, and a boat launch. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of trails, including the Kern River Trail, which offers stunning views of the river and surrounding area.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Paul Lorson
Rustic campground with huge spaces, whole area is flat so no problem leveling but not the best rv gravel sites.
SHAY RANGEL
We stayed there in a tent and we were told that we were over our allowed days between there and Kern river campground.Emelda was so RUDE she told us the next day not only did we have to leave but they were going to keep the 119.00 we paid the day before and have only a few hours to leave! Needless to say, I immediately called the bank and thankfully they agreed that it was wrong to be charged for somewhere they are literally kicking you out of! We were quiet and kept to ourselves and any time we had a question and the same rude woman would snap at us for even asking or bothering her! She shouldn't work with the public and treat people so poorly! Horrible experience and 1st time there
Mark Skorupa
We got a camping spot right on the lake which was really nice. The site (51) is one of the biggest sites we have had on our adventures. Plenty of room for our trailer and tow vehicle. It is also very conveniently located less than 5 miles off I-5 so it was a perfect spot to rest on the way to SoCal. Knocking off one star because this is the only campground we have ever stayed at that did not have signs pointing the direction of the sites so we had to drive around the campground looking for our site. Of course we went the wrong way and had to loop around the campground and take a turn we missed. Also, there are tons of flies! The problem is made worse because every site has a large garbage can an about every 4th can has a broken lid. These cans are swarming with flies. We lit candles which seemed to help. Beautiful location if you can get over the flies.
Gabrielle Gagné
This campground is terrible. I even wonder why people go there. Maybe it's because there isn't much water around here? The animals that look like little miniature marmots are very cute but there were so many holes in our camp site that it was hard to know where to put our tent without getting stuck in the holes. The toilets and showers are really, really dirty. There are so many insects, it's rather unpleasant. There were so many groups of people who would have parties. The music came from all sides. Finally, maybe the locals enjoy this location for moments with friends near a lake, but for us who arrived with a family currently on the road trip, it was definitely not for us.
Rain Zhang (Rain)
| ★★★★☆ | Great campground. The only problems were that there were too many bugs and it's a little bit on the warm side. Other than that, it was perfect. Great location near the lake (We stayed in site 49). Was quiet and peaceful. Lots of trees for shade. Amazing view! 4 stars (1 star docked for the bugs) given. I highly recommend this place but if you hate bugs then it's not for you. We came on a Thursday. PS: You can't charge cars here, only RVs or trailers, bad luck for EV owners. PPS: There are squirrels/other small animals here so put your food in a box.