Convenient and safe campground to stop for a night on our journey from Southern California to a…read morefriend's wedding up in the Yuba City mountains with our trusty camper van. We were mainly looking for a safe and accessible place to set up for a solid night's sleep before heading on. We arrived later, when the kiosk was closed already. However, the instructions were clear-due to us already having made a campsite reservation (we made it the night before so that was a plus-sites still available and easily booked through the Kern County Parks and Rec) and instructions on our reservation confirmation to find our campsite and check in with the kiosk to confirm no additional charges and that we had arrived and were leaving within the identified reservation's check in and out days and times we had selected when making the reservations. A lively camping area with varying ages, lots of families or friends gatherings (but not at all chaotic or rambunctious) and no other campsite's festivities impacted our sleep or experience which was a plus! Fit the criteria of the type of mid-road trip camping site we would utilize again.

Stayed here Late September for a night on our way to Yosemite. We called ahead to reserve our…read morelocation. There are squirrels everywhere but I loved that. If that might be an issue for you and pets be careful. There are holes everywhere and in most campsites. Employees for the most part were nice. Campsites were clean. Trash bins close by at every site. There are fire bins with grate at every campsite. Does smell a little bit like cow. Especially at night. There are plenty of bugs. come prepared! Bring Bug Repellent! Bug repellent scents etc. we were fine. They left us alone. There are 4 ducks that I think were someone's pet then dumped here bcuz they go right up to you. 2 nicely took food out of my hands. Be nice to them! Can fish. Bring everything. All in all 9/10 campsite.

Have had mixed feelings about this park. Previously dealt with an office conflict between two…read moreoffice girls, where we definitely became the "get back at you" tool. So we took 3 years off and went to another park on our way to AZ. This year we returned, just to give it a second chance. Went much better. But still feel like they have room for some customer service improvement. We arrived at 12:15... they close for 1hr for lunch at noon , and the door is not opened until 1:00. That was unexpected, but fine. Then they arrive and not over welcoming... no "welcome", "sorry for the wait", just an "how can I help you?" No longer do the offer orange picking sticks , and clearly state all rules in big bold letters. Just wish it was more like early visits we enjoyed at this park. Simply more welcoming . The groves are wonderful, the landscaping and plants are over the top beautiful. Sadly the vibe is not "welcome to our park"

Highly recommend this lovely location! Our first time onsite (Apr. '26) but will not be our last…read more We were in Bakersfield one night, but wanted to stay on the outskirts of town, and it's location gave us what we were looking for. Our site (65ft) was clean, spacious, well equipped, and provided us a great view of the orange grove nearby. Noise from hwy58 and occasional train was not an issue for us. The restroom-shower facilities were exceptionally clean and well kept! I had to compliment the caretaker gentleman directly for this. Our pet also enjoyed the pet area. Walking, biking path provided us great way to include a little exercise. This will definitely be our location stay for future visits with our son.

The dude and I came to lake Ming in Bakersfield on 05/07/22 for a Choctaw event as the dude is part…read moreChoctaw Indian and got invited to come out. The event is open to anyone and people from all over the country flew in for the event. It was my first time to Lake Ming and it was pleasant it was pretty empty on the lake and mostly everyone was up the hill at the event. They had food vendors, native music and games so it was a fun time. It was pretty hot too! There were some people fishing and swimming in the lake and we saw a group of young boys doing donuts and racing in the parking lot which was so dangerous! The lake is very beautiful and clean surroundings and they even have camp grounds too! Overall, it was a lovely experience here and I would love to come back. It was a very nice relaxing day at the lake and meeting Choctaw families and the community!

I know, I know what was I thinking heading here on Easter Sunday?! Ugh, the things you do for…read morefamily. It was a beautiful day for celebrating but I just had a couple of gripes from this trip. 1) we had to reserve a campsite. I get it...it's a holiday, BUT we didn't get to check in to our reserved site until 2pm! WTH?! The line was about a mile long just to check in! 2) THE RESTROOMS!!! Park restrooms are all typically gross but this was absolutely disgusting! I'm not placing all the blame on rangers, as I know they can only do so much, but the womens restrooms were deplorable! Sanitary napkins strewn about, mats congregating in the sinks, dimly lit, toilets overflowing, no TP, just disgusting! 3) The rangers were handing out tickets like their lives depended on it. Again, I get it but if I pull into my reserved site and you see me actively carrying stuff to/from my vehicle, calm down on shooing me away! I would like to say that we will not go back, but I already know I'll be right there mad as heck next year at Easter....

This is probably my favorite place to come and chill and fish with the family. It only costs $7 to…read moreenter, and there are a lot of places to park and set your canopy and chairs and fish poles at. It is so peaceful just sitting there. There are catfish, bass, trout, carp, blue gill, ect, and it's rare you won't catch. There are squirrels who will come close if you throw food on the floor. There are bathrooms close by. Just bring your own TP and sanitizer. There are trash cans. There are rangers who will drive around, so make sure you have your license on you. Kids under 16 years old fish for free! Bring bug spray and snacks. Hours go by so fast......hours your family can spend talking, laughing, taking selfies, getting bites, and catching fish.

We camp here every year we love it calm and chill spot haven't had any issues well the first year…read morewe got a ticket for driving on the grass to unload our car we were unaware but never any issues after that

We recently had a special yearly tradition for The Park at River Walk, the Memorial Day Thousand…read moreFlags Ceremony. The entire park is covered in USA flags and it is always an awe inspiring sight. The day of ceremony always draws a large crowd. I took the family dog on a walk the night before to avoid the heat and enjoy the sight. It was nice to have a quieter moment to soak in the flags. It's also good to see families and friends gather at this awesome local park. It's nice to see the the park is being reinvested in with the playground currently under construction to bring in new equipment. I'll have to post some pictures of the structure once it's done!

The Park at River Walk is a lively place for people to have picnics, enjoy a walk/run, admire the…read morewildlife, or head to the Dignity Amphitheater for events. My best friend and I took a break from studying so that we can go for a walk here. Honestly, this park is so nice and I wouldn't mind laying out a blanket on the grass and reading under a tree. It was a refreshing place to relax our minds. I loved seeing the ducks and geese wading in the water. For the most part, the park is kept clean but it makes me sad to see garbage accumulate where the animals swim.

Excellent stay! The paw pen sites are amazing! Absolutely worth the upgrade! Our pups enjoyed our…read morestay as much as we did! The park was so beautiful and clean! The staff was friendly and helpful! The restaurant was as fantastic! We will be back!

We stayed here for one night on our way out to AZ The campground seemed really clean and showers…read moreand bathrooms were immaculate. We found our site very clean. The front desk was very kind. The place had a empty-feel to it and I guess the restaurant was not open. Had a brief run in with some fire ants biting our feet. I wish this place was in a better part of town. Coming in we felt like this was probably not the right side of town and once we saw that the grounds were gated our fears were confirmed. There was no funny business in the park, but we definitely locked up our bikes and didnt leave anything out. We will probably check out a different spot on the way home.

Nice park. Clean and gated. Laundry was only $2.50. We stayed 3 nights I believe waiting for the…read morewinds to die down to take the pass.

Nice staff and nice peaceful property. Sites are affordable, spacious, and easy to pull into! Nice…read morepool as well.

Nice place. Water fountains are awesome. Relaxing view. I really enjoyed visiting Hart Park in…read moreBakersfield. It has a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere on many days, especially if you love nature. The water, mountains, trees, and scenery are very beautiful and make it a great place to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes when there is shooting practice at the pistol range nearby, it can interrupt the peaceful feeling a little, but overall the park is still very nice and worth visiting

This is an amazing park! It was so green and plenty of space for people to get their own spot. I…read morewent in the afternoon, so it was hot! There were a lot of ducks in the lake. I plan to come back another time to enjoy the scenery in the morning.