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Campgrounds and RV parks near Ford City, CA

37 campgrounds and RV Parks near Ford City, CA. Compare campsite amenities, photos, and site types to find the perfect stop for your rig on your route.

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Best campgrounds near Ford City, CA

Rosedale Village RV Campland

Bakersfield, CA (23 miles away)

$$$$$

(156 sites)

Bakersfield RV Resort

Bakersfield, CA (26 miles away)

$$$$$

(215 sites)

Bakersfield KOA

Bakersfield, CA (26 miles away)

Bear Mountain RV Resort

Bakersfield, CA (26 miles away)

$$$$$

(135 sites)

Bakersfield River Run RV Park

Bakersfield, CA (27 miles away)

$$$$$

(123 sites)

Shady Haven RV Park

Bakersfield, CA (33 miles away)

$$$$$

(132 sites)

Lost Hills KOA Journey

Lost Hills, CA (33 miles away)

$$$$$

(80 sites)

Bakersfield Travel Park

Bakersfield, CA (34 miles away)

$$$$$

(70 sites)

Orange Grove RV Park and Resort

Bakersfield, CA (35 miles away)

$$$$$

(206 sites)

Orange Grove RV Park

Bakersfield, CA (35 miles away)

(242 sites)

Honey Valley Group - Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area

Honey Valley Group - Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area

Frazier Park, CA (43 miles away)

$$$$$

Upper Scrub Oaks - Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area

Upper Scrub Oaks - Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area

California (44 miles away)

$$$$$

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Toilets Pet friendly Dump station Showers Laundry Tables Internet Playground Pool General store

Campgrounds near Ford City, California

Ford City sits in Kern County in California's southern San Joaquin Valley, about a mile north of Taft and roughly 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield. The community lies between the Midway-Sunset and Buena Vista oil fields at an elevation of about 892 feet, with State Route 119 linking it northeast to Bakersfield and Interstate 5. Most full-service RV options cluster around Bakersfield rather than Ford City itself. Rosedale Village RV Campland and Bakersfield RV Resort offer paved hookup sites on the west and central sides of town, while Bakersfield KOA and Bakersfield River Run RV Park sit closer to the Kern River corridor. Bear Mountain RV Resort serves travelers headed toward the Tehachapi foothills east of the valley. From any of these base camps, RVers can reach the Carrizo Plain National Monument to the west, Sequoia National Forest and Lake Isabella to the east, and the Temblor Range and oil-field heritage sites closer to Ford City itself.

Things to do near Ford City

Day trips fan out in three directions from Ford City. West, the Carrizo Plain National Monument preserves California's largest remaining native grassland, with Soda Lake, Painted Rock pictographs, a visible stretch of the San Andreas Fault, and big-sky stargazing on clear nights. East, Highway 178 climbs to Lake Isabella and the Kern River for whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, and access to giant sequoia groves in Sequoia National Forest. North, Bakersfield itself offers the Kern County Museum, the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area, and family stops along the river parkway. Closer in, Taft hosts the West Kern Oil Museum, and the surrounding Temblor and Tehachapi foothills provide quiet drives and birding.

Camping spots and RV parks near Ford City, CA

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When to visit and seasonal patterns

spring
March - May
75° / 52°F 17 mm
Best window; Carrizo Plain wildflowers peak Mar-Apr
summer
June - August
95° / 68°F 0 mm
Very hot and dry; fire restrictions common in forests
fall
September - November
79° / 55°F 10 mm
Cooling shoulder season; clear skies, low rainfall
winter
December - February
61° / 41°F 31 mm
Wettest season; dense tule fog can close highways

The southern San Joaquin Valley has an arid climate with mild, occasionally rainy winters and very hot, dry summers. Spring is the standout season for RV travel: March through May brings warming temperatures, the year's last meaningful rain, and the Carrizo Plain wildflower bloom, which typically peaks in March and April when conditions allow. BLM staff note that parking lots at Carrizo can fill by early morning on bloom-season weekends, so arrive early and have a backup plan. Summer is the hottest stretch. July highs in Bakersfield average in the mid-30s Celsius, regularly pushing past 38, and from June through September rainfall is essentially zero. Plan for early starts, shaded sites, and reliable air conditioning. Fire restrictions are common across Sequoia National Forest and other public lands during this window, and open campfires may be prohibited. Fall cools quickly through October and November and is a strong shoulder season. Winter is mild by national standards but brings dense tule fog to the valley floor, which can shut down highway travel for hours at a time.

Top Hosts near Ford City, CA

Daniel21 trips - Joined Sep 2024 - Superhost

Great person to work with. Very flexing and willing to work with. Communicates clear and honest. Will be doing it again.

Saul J. - Aug 2026

Great hosts, and so beautiful!! Had the best time! I ordered for a delivery and before I even arrived they had it set up and ready to go. My family had the best experience and for that I'm truly greatful! 10 out of 10 recommend!

Ramon O. - Aug 2026

Beautiful Shadow Cruiser Travel Trailer w/bunk beds

Travel Trailer in Bakersfield

2022 • 5.0 (5)

$129 USD /night

Family Friendly 2022 Cruise Lite Trailer

Travel Trailer in Bakersfield

2022 • 5.0 (5)

$129 USD /night

Matthew11 trips - Joined Apr 2024 - Superhost

We used Matt’s RV for three nights outside of Sequoia National Park. Matt set it up before we arrived with mats laid out (a mat lined with twinkle lights) and AC on, communicating with us the entire day and trip for whatever we needed. He was extremely pleasant to interact with and we so enjoyed the cozy trailer! Felt new and clean (modern) and the bed was comfier than our own. Also - blackout blinds which was PERFECT for our little one taking naps throughout the day. The heat was brutal at our location and the AC was so helpful. Fresh towels and sheets were a plus as well. Very homey overall and felt so supported. We had a blast with our one year old exploring the campsite and national park and would rent from him again if the occasion were to arise!

Hannah D. - Aug 2026

Matthew’s trailer was pristine and worked great for our family with 2 small kids. Communicating with Matthew was easy and fast.

Ryan M. - Jul 2026

Matthew's Highland Ridge RV Open range Travel Trailer

Travel Trailer in Bakersfield

2024 • 5.0 (5)

$130 USD /night

Booking and reservations

Private RV parks in the Bakersfield area, including Rosedale Village RV Campland, Bakersfield RV Resort, Bakersfield KOA, Bear Mountain RV Resort, and Bakersfield River Run RV Park, typically take reservations directly through their own websites or by phone, with credit-card holds and standard cancellation windows. Public-land campgrounds in nearby Sequoia National Forest and at Lake Isabella, including sites managed by the Kern River Ranger District, are booked through Recreation.gov, the federal reservation system used across national forests, national parks, and Army Corps lakes. Popular weekends in Kern River campgrounds fill months ahead, so reserve early for spring and summer holiday weeks. At Carrizo Plain National Monument, the KCL and Selby campgrounds are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved.

What to expect on the ground

Ford City and Taft sit in working oil country, so expect a functional landscape of pumpjacks, service roads, and small-town amenities rather than scenic resort towns. Grocery, fuel, and propane are easiest in Bakersfield, which is also where the main full-hookup RV parks cluster. Cell coverage is generally solid along Highway 99, Interstate 5, and SR-119, but drops off quickly once travelers head west into the Carrizo Plain or up into the Sequoia high country. The Carrizo Plain in particular is remote with limited towing services and no fuel, food, or water on the monument itself, so fill tanks and bring extra water before leaving pavement. Summer heat is a real planning factor: shaded patios, pool access, and 50-amp service are worth prioritizing when comparing sites.

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