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Fort Tejon State Historic Park resides on what was once a 1800s California Army fort. The fort was originally built as a way to help protect local citizens from attacks. A few years after it was constructed, the fort survived a massive earthquake, which is now known as the Fort Tejon earthquake.
Today, Fort Tejon State Historic Park still contains many of its historic structures, including barracks. There are also exhibits located around the grounds that tell more about its history and contain artifacts found on the land, such as uniforms and weapons.
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Getting Outdoors
You’ll find many things to do at Fort Tejon State Historic Park, and one activity is hiking. The park is packed with trails that offer views of Grapevine Canyon, nearby Indian Reservations, and the state’s Great Central Valley. Many will also take hikers by its stunning forest filled with 400-year-old oak trees. While hiking down its dirt pathways, hikers will be able to view old out-of-the-way buildings, such as adobes.Visitors could also go birdwatching while exploring Fort Tejon State Historic Park. The park is often visited by numerous desert species, like quail, roadrunners, sparrows, and thrashers. Birdwatchers will often find them flying through the park in search of food.Geocaching is yet another thing to do while here. Visitors can connect their GPS to the park’s system to learn more about how camels once visited the fort for a few months. Eventually, you will be led to a hidden cache filled with items.
Camping at Fort Tejon State Historic Park
Book an RV in Kern County and stay at one of the many RV campgrounds situated near Fort Tejon State Historic Park. One motorhome campground nearby is the Kern River Sequoia RV Resort. This option offers numerous camper sites that overlook the Kern River and come with amenities such as WiFi and water. There is also a store, bathhouse, playground, and dog park.Another travel trailer campground is Bakersfield River Run RV Park. This campground has amenities such as WiFi, electric, cable, and can accommodate travel trailers up to 200-feet long. Other features at this campground are a clubhouse, pool, and BBQ area.
Exploring the Area
There are plenty of nearby destinations that visitors can explore while at Fort Tejon State Historic Park. Only a few minutes away in Bakersfield is the Kern County Museum. The museum is designed to tell visitors more about the history of the area and does so with the help of numerous exhibits. There are also restored structures that can be explored, such as a Pioneer Village and the Haggard House. In addition to this, visitors can view vintage neon signs, musical instruments, and various types of transportation methods, like carriages. There is also a vast collection of photographs owned by the museum that shows the changing history of the county, including photos by Carleton E. Watkins, a famous landscape photographer.Take your motorhome on an hour’s drive to Los Angeles, and check out the Griffith Observatory. The observatory was built in 1933 as a way to encourage the public to become more involved in astronomy. While here, visitors can view the observatory’s stunning Art Deco architecture and even take a look into its Zeiss refractor. For those who hike to the top of the observatory, they’ll also be able to get unique views of the iconic Hollywood Sign perched on a nearby hill.While in Los Angeles, don't forget to visit Hollywood Boulevard. The boulevard is one of the most famous spots in the city and contains numerous attractions, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Capitol Records Tower, and TCL Chinese Theater. Besides these, Hollywood Boulevard is packed with a variety of different shops and restaurants. There are also plenty of theaters lining the streets that show live plays and films.In Santa Barbara, there’s Lotusland. Containing over 3,000 plants, the garden is situated on the former estate of Madame Ganna Walska, an opera singer. Visitors can trek down its winding pathways that are bordered by its many themed gardens, like the Blue Garden, Cactus Garden, and Insectary Garden. When you’re done touring the grounds, you could stop by its gift shop that sells calendars, books, teas, and garden sculptures.Because of Fort Tejon State Historic Park's somewhat secluded location, gas stations and restaurants are sparse. Due to this, you’ll need to travel to a nearby city to fill up your motorhome’s tank or to grab a bite to eat. For those who would like to try some local food while here, enjoy grilled corn, seafood tacos, and sourdough bread.
Recent RV rental reviews in Fort Tejon State Historic Park
Jennifer N.
March, 2026
We booked this Sprinter for our first family camping trip to Joshua Tree and it honestly made the entire experience fun and memorable!Heather was fantastic! Super communicative and helpful from start to finish, which we really appreciated. Her husband also walked us through everything at pickup, and there was even an instruction guide, so we felt totally comfortable.The van itself is beautiful, modern, and immaculately clean. I was paranoid about keeping it that way so I lined the floors with mats, lol. It’s thoughtfully stocked with everything you might need, like flashlights, induction stove, cookware, etc...and all those little details really came in handy!After hiking in Joshua Tree all day, the shower was a game changer. For a family of three, we used about half the water over two days, which was more than enough for quick body showers and rinsing small items in the sink. There’s also a portable toilet, but we chose to use the campsite facilities to help keep the van pristine!My husband and son camped outside in a tent, but I stayed in the van and had some of the best sleep I’ve had in a long time. The bed was super comfortable, and the windows brought in a really nice breeze.We got so many compliments and questions about the van. We honestly wished it was ours!We’ll definitely be booking with Heather again. This is now our go-to for future family adventures!
Ernest was an awesome host! Very responsive throughout the entire process from booking, during the trip when we had a couple of questions and coordinating the return! He also provided a drill to make lowering and raising the stabalizers easy plus a few other useful items.The RV was perfect for my daughter and I. Super easy tow! We took it out to the desert for a stargazing event and will rent from Ernest again!I've added a couple of pictures but didn't realize that all the pics I have are from my drone!
Our experience from start to finish was beyond exceptional. Jason was incredibly easy to work with and very flexible with our ever-changing schedule, which we truly appreciated. He answered all of my questions both before departure and during our trip, and always responded promptly every single time. The RV itself was exceptionally clean, easy to drive, and had everything we needed for our first RV getaway. And when I say clean, I mean spotless. We appreciated not to have to worry about anything being dirty, especially with your kids. We would absolutely rent from Jason and his wife again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a smooth and stress-free experience!