Tom
For Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area: This is my second stay at Buena Vista, (see below from Nov 2016). I have not increased the stars but for different reasons. The grounds work is much improved over last year. Good job grounds crew. Staff at check in still top notch. Weather was way to hot. Of course its the desert I get it, but 105 during the day and 80's at night was miserable. Not a summer camp ground for me anyways. Camp sites are great here though we still had to pick up after the previous camper. County should start a new policy that if after you leave and they inspect your site and have to clean up after you then you will be billed or card charged for the effort. Lots of space between camp sites is a major plus here. Lots of boats this year but nothing out of control. Here's where the three stars come in. Bathrooms were horrendous! Tile was broken, floors were always wet, mold everywhere, and no lighting. Sinks were unusable as they were filthy. No doors on stalls and toilets were filthy as well. Come on Kern, get this under control. Now I don't use the bathrooms as we have an RV but for the other's that were tent camping or the children running around needing to use the bathroom, this is un-acceptable. We fished this year and though we didn't catch anything it was very relaxing.
Posted Aug 28, 2017 by Tom from Ventura, Ca. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
JohnnyCache
For Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area: It was okay for an overnight, but nothing special. $5 per dog per night really ruined it for me. At took a cheap $24 stay to $34 and it's not worth $34. Quite a bit of trash around.
Posted Mar 20, 2017 by JohnnyCache from Tennessee. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Tom
For Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area: Nice campground and will definitely go back. I only give it three stars for the campground maintenance. This could be a really great site except things are starting to look run down. Lake was not busy but it is Nov so that is really a plus. Weather was great. Staff at check in were very friendly and helpful. Grounds keeping needs to be heavily supervised or given the resources to keep up with all the work that needs done. Site was relatively clean but we did have to walk around and pick up trash left by previous camper. Great spacing between sites. Makes for a semi private experience and you don't feel cramped. Bathrooms were atrocious and in need of immediate repair and cleaning. Kern County needs to invest in this place to get it back up to a higher standard. Could be a great revenue maker for the county if it isn't already. Maybe that's why they haven't given it the attention it needs. We do plan on going back though and will see.
Posted Nov 08, 2016 by Tom from Ventura, Ca. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Jules
For Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area: 4 miles off I-5. Not many campgrounds along this road corridor. This was a pleasant surprise. Good rates off-season, lake front site & full hook-ups. Got a site easily on a Friday afternoon. Lots of locals here. Nice bike trail within park.
Posted Feb 20, 2016 by Jules from Petaluma . This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Grateful
For Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area: I liked this camp ground a lot. It's great for kids as there's huge grassy areas for running and a playground. It's right on a lake with mature trees for shade. Sites are large and pretty spread out. I was one of 4 campers and 1 tent when I stayed on a Tuesday night, pretty quite place. My only complaint was that there was quite a bit of trash around some of the campsites and cans and bottle tops in the sand in the playground area. Definitely could be better maintained. I did not use bathrooms. Overall good. Beautiful setting.
Posted Sep 17, 2015 by Grateful from CA. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
Glynda
For Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area: Nice campground. About 10 minutes from the freeway. Has a little lake and trees. The campsites are large and the prices are good. Great place for a stopover or a few nights even. We will be back!
Posted Mar 08, 2015 by Glynda from Calif. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
