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Wandering Star Ranch

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· Weldon, Kern, California

15 acres hosted by Mark B.

1 RV/tent site

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Learn more about this land: A large private dispersed group camp- Entire property (all sites) included in rental. 7 night maximum. Longer possible with discussion. 15 acres yours to enjoy. Take your jeep or ATVs through our gates straight into the BrightStar BLM Wilderness which abuts the property on two sides. Beginners can ride the extensive trails on the property itself. Play your music, dance naked, let your dogs run free... Enjoy the fantastic star gazing. Visit the primitive firing range a two minute walk away or by jeep, or plink varmints on site. Hiking, Biking. Nearby fishing, swimming, boating in the Kern River or Lake . The Brightstar wilderness extends to Jawbone canyon. Situated on the back side of the lake, this site provides more sunlight time than many other sites around the lake. In some cases close to 2 hours. Close to the lake at Mt. Mesa, boat launch, South fork Audubon nature preserve, restaurants, and scenic back road to Kernville. Verizon has good service Gas/Diesel and Market with Deli 5 minutes away. (Ice, wood, adult beverages, fishing tackle, full grocery)A large private dispersed group camp- Entire property (all sites) included in rental. 7 night maximum. Longer possible with discussion. 15 acres yours to enjoy. (Really 18 but we give our only neighbor up front a 3 acre buffer zone. Pass through our gate straight into the BrightStar Wilderness BLM which borders the Wandering Star on two sides. Take your 4x4's / dirt bikes /ATV's/ horses out and explore! Play your music, dance naked, let your dogs run free... Great star gazing. Large primitive firing range two minute walk away, (less by Jeep) or plink targets on site. Hiking, Biking. Nearby fishing, swimming, boating in the Kern River or Lake . The Brightstar wilderness extends to Jawbone canyon. Be careful...one experienced rider once said it gets lonely pretty quick...Inexperienced riders will find plenty of trails to enjoy on the property itself. Situated on the back side of the lake, this site provides more sunlight time than many other sites around the lake. In some cases close to 2 hours. Close to the lake at Mt. Mesa, boat launch, South fork Audubon nature preserve, restaurants, and scenic back road to Kernville. Verizon has good service Gas/Diesel/Propane/firewood and Market with Deli 3 minutes away. (Ice, adult beverages, firewood, fishing tackle/licenses and full grocery)

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35 ratings · 32 reviews

Cara T.recommends

October 29, 2024

Wandering Star Ranch

Camping With a Crew

Mark's place was FANTASTIC. We had originally booked some sites at Headquarters Campground, but they had placed fire restrictions last min, so we decided to book the Wandering Star Ranch. Exceptional place to play your music loud, cackle with your friends around the fire, and let your dogs run wild. Not a ton of shade, so make sure you have your pop up tents. No potable water, so make sure to bring that, too! Only 30 mins from Kern River Brewing Co. and popular trailheads. Thanks so much, Mark! We had the best time and will be back.

Obaid K.recommends

September 30, 2024

Wandering Star Ranch

Place was terrific. 10/10. Super remote, beautiful stars, huge place with plenty to explore.

Irem Eve U.recommends

September 16, 2024

Wandering Star Ranch

Great time, great host!

We had an amazing experience at this campsite! The site is huge, and the vibes were perfect for a relaxed getaway. We were able to play music at night without any disturbances, which was a big plus. While there aren’t many trees for shade, it wasn’t an issue for us since we drove down to a nearby waterfall during the day, or you can plan to visit at cooler times. We were there at the end of August, which I think is the hottest time of the year. One thing to watch out for: Google Maps took us down a sandy road, and we ended up getting stuck in the sand for over an hour. Thankfully, the campsite owner, Mark, was incredibly helpful and got us out. He was so attentive and made sure we had a smooth stay overall. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Natalie K.recommends

September 9, 2024

Wandering Star Ranch

We had a large group of adults camping here and it was so much fun! Plenty of space, lots of tables and fire pits, and the pontoon boat was such a nice touch. Porta potty was great to have too. We were there during a heat wave but spent the majority of the day at Kern River and enjoyed the warm nights at the campsite. Mark gave us some recommendations for the river and lake and was a great host!

Becca H.recommends

May 30, 2024

Wandering Star Ranch

19 ‘Young’ Adults + 3 Dogs

10/10 Wandering Star had SO much space for all of our friends to drive up in separate cars and have a good distance between tents. The lil boat set up was great for views of the lake & stargazing. It got pretty windy a few nights so I recommend posting up your tent near a structure/large bushes to help break the wind. We did see some snakes so make sure to keep your kids and pups safe. Nonetheless—We had a blast and Mark’s instructions were helpful. We didn’t need his help for anything during our stay but he let us know he could swing by if something did come up. We were a close drive to the lake & close to a market/gas station which was definitely nice. Also, the porty was clean.

Eman P.recommends

May 10, 2024

Wandering Star Ranch

Fantastic Private spot!

Cool spot, Mark is an amazing & laid back host. Definitely would recommend. Ps gets pretty windy at times, so dress accordingly.

Location

Weldon, Kern, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tübatulabal First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking