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SoCal Camping

Tulare, California

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3.7/5

GoodFrom 21 reviews

5.0/531 Aug 2025

Joyce • Trip with Friends

This property is absolutely beautiful. The river runs just below the area and the sound of the water is so nice and calming. They have coffee for the mornings which i truly appreciated! 2 seperate buildings for bathrooms and a separate space with showers (partially outside, rock floors and open roof! Also access to the river with steps made of large rocks. Everyone was helpful and friendly.

5.0/515 Apr 2025

Christopher • Family Trip

Great property in a beautiful outdoor location. Right along the Kern river with breathtaking views. It’s a very special property.

5.0/513 Oct 2024

John

The tents need maintenance but the area is beautiful.

5.0/517 Aug 2024

Geraldo

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

5.0/512 Aug 2024

Jorge • Family Trip

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.

5.0/54 Aug 2024

justin

Quiet with nice views

5.0/527 Jul 2024

Eman • Family Trip

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.

5.0/526 Jul 2024

Gabriela • Family Trip

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.

5.0/521 Jul 2024

Edwin • Family Trip

…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.

4.0/521 Apr 2026

Ellis • Solo Trip

Check in was horrible. Two of us had to go back into town, download WhatsApp just to leave a voice message and text to say we were here for the lady to be in her camper. Kind of silly to provide the instructions via text when there’s no cell service there. Outside of that, exactly what I expected. Limited light, bathroom house and shower house, river. Need to take an extra blanket though. Got chilly at night.

4.0/529 Sep 2025

Saray • Solo Trip

The cabins and restrooms where Super clean and the girls where super nice. Just remember that your glamping so you still have to be careful about leaving out food and trash in your room.

4.0/524 Aug 2025

nacxitl • Family Trip

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

4.0/58 Jun 2025

Maria

Great friendly staff

4.0/516 May 2025

Susan • Trip with Friends

Fantastiskta landskap och fin upplevelse av glamping!

4.0/517 Nov 2024

Sylvia • Family Trip

Gorgeous location. Friendly staff.

3.0/56 Apr 2026

cole • Family Trip

Yes room was nice, never talk to staff, the location is awesome Nice view of river and the cabin was nice and the bed was comfortable, but I had the room with the spa and the spa didn't work. It was dirty.

1.0/531 May 2025

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

1.0/530 Sep 2024

Oliver • Family Trip

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

1.0/59 Aug 2024

Cesar g

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

1.0/57 Aug 2024

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

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On Private Beach

Hiking

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Parking (Free)

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Mountain Hwy 99, Kernville, California, US

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Based on the Senate Bill 478, all reservations for any accommodations in California are eligible for a full refund if cancelled within 24 hours after confirmation, regardless of their previous cancellation policy. This new policy applies starting 1st July 2024, for all bookings made at least 3 days in advance before the check-in date.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-8:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About SoCal Camping

SoCal Camping Location
When you stay at SoCal Camping in Kernville, you'll be on a river and steps from Kern River. This campground is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Kernville Chamber of Commerce and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Sierra South Mountain Sports.

SoCal Camping Facility and Service
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. This campground also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

SoCal Camping Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - Tue, 04 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children