Frandy Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

Kernville is the gateway to the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, Sequoia National Forest, and the wild and scenic Kern River. Visit one of the local outfitters for an hour of non-stop whitewater rapids, or, if you have the experience, set out on your own kayak. Perhaps you’re in the mood for fishing. If so, the Kern River provides a tranquil and beautiful location to do just that. Perhaps rock climbing, bouldering, and canyoneering are up your alley. Well, there’s granite everywhere in Kernville, and the upper Kern River corridor offers climbs newbies and pros won’t soon forget. There are also favorite hiking trails, like the Trail of 100 Giants and the Whiskey Flat Trail and mountain bike trails to boot. No matter your preference for outdoor recreation, you won’t be disappointed when you're RV camping at Frandy Park Campground.Lake Isabella is another gem in Kernville and offers more outdoor recreation in an alpine setting. Participate in fishing, boating, water sports, picnicking, and camping. Because of its proximity to Los Angeles and Bakersfield, Lake Isabella is a popular place to visit year-round. It’s also one of the most popular places for windsurfing in California, and afternoon winds are regularly between 35-50 miles per hour. Because there are no developed recreation facilities here, it’s the perfect place if you want to unwind, relax, and truly immerse yourself in nature.If you don’t mind a bit of a drive, Red Rock Canyon State Park is another place of interest when you book an RV in Kern County. The massive 27,000-acre park is located where the Sierra Nevada converge with the El Paso Range. The stunning landscape features cliffs, buttes, canyons, and rock formations. Historically, the area was home to the Kawaiisu Indians, who left petroglyphs carved into the El Paso mountains. Today, activities at the park include miles of hiking trails, equestrian trails, camping, and guided nature hikes.

Exploring the City

The Kern Valley Museum seeks to preserve, interpret, and communicate the region’s colorful history. Learn about things like pre-history, the Native Americans, gold mining, and the area’s farming and ranching past. There are also several other exhibits which shed light on the Kern Valley. In addition to the museum exhibits, there are backyard exhibits which feature items like covered wagons, a full-size stamp mill, and a restored and furnished 110-year-old cabin. Finally, you can check out the art gallery that displays work by local artists and depicts the area’s heritage in graphic form.If you want to get more up close and personal with the Valley’s history when you rent a camper near Frandy Park Campground, you might want to check out Silver City Ghost Town. This composite town houses more than 20 historic buildings hauled to their current site from different parts of Kern Valley. The structures display what local gold outposts might have looked like after the gold ran out and miners bailed. Visit the original Isabella jail, a saloon, country store, post office, and other old buildings. The site of numerous films, videos, and commercials, it’s probably something you definitely want to check out.Another interesting place is the California Living Museum. The museum explores the state’s diverse flora and fauna and focuses primarily on native plants and animals. Visit the central California children’s railroad, see what you uncover in the California coast room, or chill out in the reptile house. You can also let the kids run off some steam in the children’s park. There’s also an area called the “Trees of California Walk,” the “Mammal Round," and a waterfowl pond. And before you leave, commemorate your visit with a trinket from the gift shop.