Abel Canyon Campground
Santa Barbara, California
Campground in California.
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Campground in California.
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Bakersfield is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
California weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Bakersfield.
Don't miss local attractions near Bakersfield. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
We don't generally stay in the campgrounds themselves, but up the road just a bit. The campgrounds are nice, they each have their own firepits, conditions permitting, and there is a toilet, not a bathroom but a toilet...imagine an outhouse but with a larger space, wooden walls and concrete floor. It's a dry camp, which means no water. I do believe there is a water spigot of non potable water if... We don't generally stay in the campgrounds themselves, but up the road just a bit. The campgrounds are nice, they each have their own firepits, conditions permitting, and there is a toilet, not a bathroom but a toilet...imagine an outhouse but with a larger space, wooden walls and concrete floor. It's a dry camp, which means no water. I do believe there is a water spigot of non potable water if I remember correctly, so bring your own water! It's very pretty, lots of trees, a pretty little meadow and creek that runs through it (water is only in it after the snow melts until mid to late August) but the wildlife drinks from it and you can watch them if you stay quiet 🤫 Plenty of trails to hike and exploring to be done! My favorite place to be! This is not a resort! You want to camp, it's your spot! There are spots large enough for a camp trailer if that's how you wanna stay. They are kept clean, but if you stay....you pack it in you pack it out!!! Keep it clean for others to enjoy!! That and you might wake up to critters in your camp!!🦝🐀🐿🐻 From mid August to late October is Deer/Squirrel/Bear season and you will be sharing the mountain with a bunch of hunters...that's where my family and I come in 😉 I just love the clean air, the smell of the trees, the beautiful views and listening to nature!!
Mar 18, 2026
A sort drive from Lake Isabella & you get the best wildlife viewing, beautiful breeze, nice weather, and a quiet campground! The stars are amazing at night! The days are nice and cool! Not too many bugs or people around. Very beautiful place with a lot to offer! Fire rings, picnic table and bathrooms are provided witch is awesome! Definitely recommend checking out! There's about 5 geocaches up her... A sort drive from Lake Isabella & you get the best wildlife viewing, beautiful breeze, nice weather, and a quiet campground! The stars are amazing at night! The days are nice and cool! Not too many bugs or people around. Very beautiful place with a lot to offer! Fire rings, picnic table and bathrooms are provided witch is awesome! Definitely recommend checking out! There's about 5 geocaches up here to find!!
Mar 18, 2026
All right store. Busy as usual. Bought a tent that would not set up for the family. They went ahead and returned the and tent.
Mar 18, 2026
All right store. Busy as usual. Bought a tent that would not set up for the family. They went ahead and returned the and tent.
Mar 18, 2026
Rustic small campground. One vault toilet. Difficult to get to which makes it better. Very secluded and quiet. The road in is not in good shape but is passable by a normal car.
Mar 18, 2026
Rustic small campground. One vault toilet. Difficult to get to which makes it better. Very secluded and quiet. The road in is not in good shape but is passable by a normal car.
Mar 18, 2026
Backpacked here from Mill Creek Trailhead as a one-night backpacking trip. Campsite was empty aside from us over Memorial Day weekend which was surprising. Beautiful campground with great scenery, clean, seemed well taken care of. No water at the campground, but we used a water filter out of Mill Creek with no issues. Campsites have tables and fire pits, plenty of room for tents. Bugs weren't bad... Backpacked here from Mill Creek Trailhead as a one-night backpacking trip. Campsite was empty aside from us over Memorial Day weekend which was surprising. Beautiful campground with great scenery, clean, seemed well taken care of. No water at the campground, but we used a water filter out of Mill Creek with no issues. Campsites have tables and fire pits, plenty of room for tents. Bugs weren't bad at all.
Mar 18, 2026
Backpacked here from Mill Creek Trailhead as a one-night backpacking trip. Campsite was empty aside from us over Memorial Day weekend which was surprising. Beautiful campground with great scenery, clean, seemed well taken care of. No water at the campground, but we used a water filter out of Mill Creek with no issues. Campsites have tables and fire pits, plenty of room for tents. Bugs weren't bad... Backpacked here from Mill Creek Trailhead as a one-night backpacking trip. Campsite was empty aside from us over Memorial Day weekend which was surprising. Beautiful campground with great scenery, clean, seemed well taken care of. No water at the campground, but we used a water filter out of Mill Creek with no issues. Campsites have tables and fire pits, plenty of room for tents. Bugs weren't bad at all.
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