KCL Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping
KCL Campground in CA
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15 mi from Taft Heights
Setting
This campground features 12 campsites, including two elevated ADA-accessible sites, set among shade trees on a historic property formerly owned by the Kern County Land Company. Site infrastructure includes picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals, an ADA-accessible vault toilet, and preserved historic barn structures and corrals. There is no drinking water, electricity, or garbage service, so campers must pack out all trash.
Getting there: Once on Carrizo Plain National Monument, continue on Soda Lake Road until you arrive at sign for KCL Campground. Turn onto KCL Campground Road and travel 1/2 mile to campground.
- Moderately separated here.
- Caliente Mountain stands 2,815 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles south.
- A pond lies 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 50–76°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 98 of 100.