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KCL Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Bakersfield · California
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield · California · 35.09050, -119.73480 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | No fee |
| Phone | 661-391-6000 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-05.
From the official listing
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis--we do not take reservations. The campground has 12 campsites, 3 with elevated tent pads. There is an accessible vault toilet, along with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground has no electricity. Drinking water may not be available. There is no garbage service; please act responsibly and pack out any refuse you have. The campground has some of the few shade trees on the monument.
Directions, from the listing
Once on Carrizo Plain National Monument, continue on Soda Lake Road until you arrive at sign for KCL Campground. Turn onto KCL Campground Road and travel 1/2 mile to campground.
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Trip Card — KCL Campground
Bakersfield · California
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield · California |
| Fees | No fee |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/14804 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.