Rivernook Campground

Nice campsite along the kern river on the south side of sequoia. Everything is kept really clean. Campsites are clean, bathrooms and showers are some of the cleanest ive seen. The river is close by within walking distance of even the farthest camp sites. Lots of RV sites and hookups. People are friendly and feels really safe. Store has most general supplies and is fairly priced.One complaint about the campsite is that the ground is really hard and full of rocks. Getting stakes into the ground can be really frustrating and will make you want to give up. That wouldn't really be too much of an issue if the wind didn't occassionally whip up and threaten to blow things over. Aside from that the sites are fairly level and decently sized for larger tents. One strange thing is that there are no bear boxes at the sites. Not sure how they keep the bears away but we didn't see any. We did see deer though! No problems with noisy neighbors but the campground was mostly empty when we were there which was strange because it was supposedly completely booked up. The temperature was in the low 100s so maybe people changed their minds?Be aware that there are a good number of mosquitoes, especially by the water so be prepared with spray. Also, there are yellow jackets that love meat so bring some of those water activated traps.The river is obviously the main attraction so bring shade to spend the day there and chairs if you like to sit in the river. Also, floaties if you want to ride the river down. There are some rapids but people were going down solo multiple times - obviously the water level varies with the time of year so check before you go.

Great experience from the moment of check in! The woman in the office was very welcoming and took very good care of us. She was very pleasant and professional. I've been here twice before but never seen the entire space until this recent visit. Previously, I didn't think the place was too special since I'd only ever seen the section near the front. I absolutely love the river front RV section! There are also clean restrooms and showers close by. Can't wait to come back!

The Rivernook Campground offers both tent camping and RV sites, with full and partial hook-ups available. Some campsites provide beach access, while others are nestled in the woods with a short walk to the river. When we bring our little grandchildren with us, we usually request the wooded campsites.The Rivernook is both family and dog-friendly. However, I did not give them a 5-star rating because they need to post signs indicating where dogs are permitted to go potty and remind owners to pick up after their pets, including providing bags. This was the only thing that I found disturbing during my stay.The campground has a small store that sells camping and RV supplies as well as the essentials, such as bait for fishing, sodas, beer, chocolate, Graham crackers, marshmallows for s'mores, other snacks and etc.The bathrooms and showers at Rivernook are up-to-date and kept clean on a regular schedule. We plan to visit again soon.

Best campground in Kern river. We took a ride on the Harley up to the redwood.We played in the water all weekend Met some wonderful people

Stayed here over the weekend. It was our 2nd time camping here. We had a much better experience back in 2021 than we did this time. The Woman at the check-in desk was not friendly at all, and the younger woman was busy on her phone. That said, nobody in this town is overly friendly. The bartender at the nearby Sportsman's Inn has the personality of cardboard, but was attentive and quick. Employees at the Market all look like they hate their jobs, and life in general. Simply not a friendly town. (The employees at the Brewery were nice, though.) On to the Campground: We arrived Thursday night and had reserved a spot along the river (VERY low right now, BTW). We were literally the only one's there. We walked around and found an empty spot on the end, which was very close to rushing water. I called the office to see if we could switch to that spot (hoping nobody had reserved it yet), but they refused. They have a "no site-swapping" rule, (which should read "site-CHANGING", not swapping) which makes ZERO sense if the spot has not been reserved yet. The woman at the desk needs a serious course in Customer Service. No "I'm sorry, unfortunately we can't, as it's already been reserved.", all I got was a frustrated lady on the other line who didn't want to be bothered going above and beyond for paying customers. I said "So there's no way to switch sites?" Her answer was just "No." Absolutely no definition as to WHY we couldn't switch, just a "No". Low and behold, the site (and the one next to it) remained empty through Monday. They were never reserved, so Rivernook refusing to allow a site-change is completely ludacris. The office closes at 5:00 everyday, just a heads up. Bathrooms were clean (again, very few campers were there all weekend, so that helps) and the grounds in general are clean. Winter brings dead trees, so not a lot of shade. Dead trees, weeds and dirt make for an unpleasant view....probably just a "winter" thing. The river is really close and it's nice to hear as you sit around the fire. I wish it was full like our first visit, but hey, that's how it goes when we don't get rain. Will we return? Yes, but not until we get some rain and that river fills up. That's the best part of this place. Hopefully they'll hire some new employees....

We took our kids there camping there 25 years ago and had such a wonderful time. This year, we went with our grown kids and grandchildren. The campground has changed quite a bit. Now, there is a whole residential area, and most of the tenant's homes are not in great condition. The restrooms and showers were clean. The stream that is safe for little ones to play needs cleaning up. Lots of overgrown reeds and yuck. I'm sure it's a great habitat for frogs. If you need wifi, forget it. It only works near the office. I think if it is listed as an amenity, it should work for everyone. The workers were friendly, and the spaces were clean. Ten o'clock quiet time is not enforced and there is no way to contact management after the office is closed.

BE CAREFUL! This place is HORRIBLE! I made a mistake in my reservation dates, I informed them of this before that date and said I was coming next week, a person confirmed I could change it and then the day I was supposed to arrive they said they would not change it and wanted to charge me for the stay twice!

Love this place. Been coming here for over a decade. Place never ceases to amaze me. Showers are clean and hot water works good. Did some fishing on Labor Day weekend and caught some really nice size trout. Everyone is cool and friendly.

In my opinion, this campground is good for families with kids. Plenty of room for bike riding, running around and other outdoor activities. The downfalls to the campground out way that one positive. Firstly, you cannot reschedule, or get a refund for your camp site unless you're 30 days out. I get it's a policy but life happens, inclement weather happens, etc. We could not reschedule our stay because we were within the 30 days. So if this doesn't bother you fine, but you can stay next door at Camp James and reschedule( take note rivernook if you're reading)Secondly, the rules they have here are NOT enforced. During our stay there are several spots with travel trailers that have multiple tents and cab over camping shells in the same spot. I'm not saying this was a problem for me, but don't have a rule if you aren't going to enforce it. There is also a hard quiet time of 10PM.....Bullshit!!! 3 of the four days I was here I had headlights of cars coming through my windows at 1 AM for people who apparently just decided to show up and start establishing there campsite.You have limited options when camping with an rv at the kern river. Do your homework before booking something.

It's a very clearn place and safety ! River amazing! Don't have bear ! Camp have a shower and very clean toilets