Kcl Campground

About

KCL Campground is a primitive 12-site campground located within Carrizo Plain National Monument, managed by the BLM Bakersfield Field Office. The campground is notable for having some of the few shade trees on the monument, offering welcome relief in this expansive grassland landscape. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, with horse corrals available for equestrian campers. Two elevated campsites are ADA compliant, along with an accessible vault toilet. Formerly owned by the Kern County Land Company, the KCL site retains several original barn structures and corrals from its ranching history. Visitors should refrain from entering the historic barn structures. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. This is a primitive camping experience with no electricity, potable water, or garbage service. Campers must bring all water and pack out all refuse. A valid California Campfire Permit is required for campfires and stoves. The monument requires all vehicles to be street-legal and plated, and high-clearance vehicles are recommended for dirt road travel, especially during wet conditions.

Directions

Once on Carrizo Plain National Monument, continue on Soda Lake Road until you arrive at the sign for KCL Campground. Turn onto KCL Campground Road and travel 1/2 mile to the campground.