Bob Barnes & Associates presents: Valley Wild in the beautiful Kern River Valley Kern County, California HOME NATURAL HISTORY Tours Birding SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT VISITORS Accommodations Table of Contents RELATED LINKS Kern River Preserve Nature Alley Southern Sierra Research Station | Valley Wild Accommodations Where to stay when you play in the Kern River ValleyKern River Valley Motels, Inns, Campgrounds, RV Parks, Maps, and Travel Times | Barewood Motel 7013 Wofford Blvd Wofford Heights 760-376-1910 | AAA, AARP, Comp. Coffee, popcorn, non-smoking rooms, hot tub, microwave, refrigerator, phone, small pets, cable, HBO | Falling Waters River Resort 15727 Sierra Way Kernville 760-376-2242 | Comp. Coffee, fireplace, river view, on river, non-smoking rooms, pool, microwaves, kitchenettes, refrigerator, barbecues, pet charge $10 extra per night/per animal, cable, fax service | Kern River Golden Trout Resort Sierra Way 9 miles North of Kernville 760-376-6033 | 22 non-smoking rooms with kitchens (sink, rangetop, refrigerator, microwave, coffee-maker, toaster), 10-channel sat. TV, phone, & air-conditioner. Large deck w/ covered picnic tables, BBQ grills, fish-cleaning sink, Washer & dryer, free ice, soda machine, Handicapped. Many birdseed and hummingbird feeders and bird houses | The Kern Lodge 67 Valley View Rd Kernville 760-376-2223 | Birder Rates, Comp. Coffee, Non-smoking, 2 private Jacuzzis, Pool, Game room, Barbecue, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenettes, Phones, some VCR/DVD, Cable | Kern River Inn B&B 119 Kern River Dr Kernville 760-376-6750 1-800-986-4382 | AAA, Senior Rates, Comp. Coffee, Full Breakfast, some Fireplace, River View, On River, Handicapped, Non-smoking, some Spa Tub, Dining Room, Common Room - Cable TV/VCR fireplace | Kernville Inn 11042 Kernville Rd at the Bridge Kernville 760-376-2206 | AAA, Senior Rates, Comp. Coffee, River View, Non-smoking & smoking rooms, Pool, Fireplace in 1 suite, Kitchenettes, Laundry, Phones, Cable, TV/HBO | Lakeview Motel 12090 Hwy 178 Mountain Mesa 760-379-8250 1-800-929-8250 | Birder's rate, Senior rates, Comp. Coffee, Cont. Breakfast, Non-smoking, refrigerators available, Cable, bird feeders | McCambridge Lodge 13525 Sierra Way Kernville 760-376-2288 | Comp. Coffee, cont. breakfast, newly redecorated, 2 room cabin w/handicapped access, River View, On River, Non-smoking, Phones, Pool, Refrigerator, Kitchenettes, small pet, Cable, bird feeders, hummingbird / butterfly garden | Pine Cone Inn 13383 Sierra Way Kernville 760-376-6669 | Pool, Microwave, Refrigerator, Meeting Room, Phones, Cable | River View Lodge 2 Sirretta St. Kernville Rd. at the Bridge Kernville 760-376-6019 | AAA, Comp. coffee, Cont. Breakfast, River View, On River, Beach, Non-smoking, Microwave & refrigerator, Pet rooms available, Phones, VCR, Cable, Whirlpool baths, wildflower garden, hummingbird feeders | Sequoia Lodge 16123 Sierra Way Kernville 760-376-2535 | Comp. Coffee, Popcorn, River View, On River, river trail, Non-smoking, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenettes, barbecues, Phones, VCR, Cable, TV/HBO, store and restaurant walking distance, fish cleaning shed, hummingbird feeders | Sierra Gateway Cottages 13510-12-14 Sierra Way Kernville 1-800-888-8194 1-760-376-2533 | Comp coffee, Fireplaces, Non-smoking, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenettes, Phones, Cable | Sierra Vista Motel 6617 Wofford Heights Blvd Wofford Heights 1-760-376-2250 | | Whispering Pines Lodge B&B 13745 Sierra Way Kernville 760-376-3733 1-877-241-4100 | AAA, Senior Rates, Comp. Coffee, Full Breakfast, Fireplaces, River View, On River, river trail, 1 room Handicapped, Non-smoking, 2 rooms Hot Tub, Pool, Refrigerators, 5 rooms Kitchenettes, Dining Room, Phones, VCR, Cable, TV/HBO, outdoor barbecue, bird feeders | The information provided on motels is not intended as an endorsement. It is provided for your convenience in planning your visit. Prices may vary from those shown above due to seasonal and recent changes. Thank you. | CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS (Sequoia National Forest) Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.reserveusa.com French Gulch Hungry Gulch Live Oak Main Dam Paradise Cove Pioneer Point Tillie Creek Tillie Creek Campground - Wofford Heights (5-7 min from Kernville) Hot Showers Pioneer Point Campground - south of Wofford Heights (10-15 min from Kernville) Hot Showers Private Campgrounds Mountain & River Adventures Campground - 15775 Sierra Way, Kernville • Call: 760-376-6553 or 1-800-861-6553. 5 minutes north of Kernville. | RV PARK INFORMATION Camp James - opens for summer April 1 - 1-760-376-6119 River View Trailer Park -1-760-376-2345 - email: riverviewkv@aol.com - 24 Siretta - Kernville - restrooms, some full hook-ups, beach, trail, on the river, in town Rivernook Campground -14001 Sierra Way - Kernville - upstream 1/4 mile from fish hatchery - 1-760-376-2705 | Travel times to Kern River Preserve Lake Isabella is 11 miles (15-20 minutes) from the Kern River Preserve. Mountain Mesa is 7 miles (10 minutes) from the Kern River Preserve. Kernville is 15 miles (20-25 minutes) from the Kern River Preserve. Wofford Heights is 20 miles (25-30 minutes) from the Kern River Preserve. Car: Bakersfield (1¼–1 ½ hrs. Hwys: 178E). Las Vegas (6 hrs.- Hwys: 15S, 58W, 395N, 178W). Los Angeles (3–4 hrs. Hwys: 5N, 14N, 178W). Reno (7 hrs. Hwys: 395S, 14S, 178W). Sacramento (5 ½–6 ½ hrs. Hwys: 99S, 178E). San Bernardino (3–4 hrs. Hwys: 15N, 395N, 178W). San Diego (5–5 ½ hrs. Hwys. 15N, 395N, 178W). San Francisco (5 ½–6 ½ hrs. Hwys: 5S, 46E, 99S, 178E). Air to: Bakersfield (1 ½ hrs. to Kern River Preserve by car), Burbank (3+ hrs.), Inyokern (1 ¼ hrs.), LAX (3–4 hrs.). Bus: Take Greyhound service to Bakersfield, then take Kern Regional Transit (KRT) bus to Weldon. For KRT schedule information call 800–560–1733. Rental Car: All of the airports listed above are served by three or more major rental car companies. Train: Take Amtrak service to Bakersfield, then GET bus, or taxi, to GET terminal to connect with KRT. |
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