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Make Reservations

You can make an on-line reservation for Buena Vista Campground by using the link above, or by calling the Parks reservation desk at (661) 868-7000.

• Please have a valid credit card to make an on-line campsite reservation or to reserve by telephone.
• Please note: Limit 2 campsites per customer, per date. Only one waterfront and one non-waterfront campsite allowed per customer, per date.
• There is an $8.00 non-refundable reservation fee for each campsite reserved.
• Reservations are available any time prior to arrival at the campground, based on availability, and may be made up to one year in advance.
• One vehicle is included with each campsite reservation; 10 person maximum per campsite.
• Additional fees may apply, payable upon entry at the campground, such as dog fees, second vehicle fees, boating fees, etc. Please see the BVARA Fee Schedules for further information.
• You must be 18 years or older to reserve a campsite.

Announcements

Lightning in a Bottle Festival Scheduling 2024(PDF)

2024 Boat Permits and Buena Vista Annual Entry Permits are now available.

Buena Vista Campground and Day Use
NO CASH ACCEPTED
Credit and Debit card only.

Need to Know Information

• No minors are to be left without adult supervision in a campsite overnight.
• If you reserve a campsite, you are responsible for everyone in your party.
• Buena Vista Campground and Day Use: NO CASH ACCEPTED
• Fees for extra vehicle(s), watercraft (without an annual permit), and pets are paid for at the park entrance.
• Campers are allowed to reserve up to two (2) sites, with only one waterfront site per customer, per date.
• Up to 14 consecutive days can be reserved during Peak Season, and up to 31 consecutive days can be reserved during Off-Peak Season.
  
  • Peak Season is March 15 through October 15
  • Off-Peak Season is October 16 through March 14
  • Group campsite reservations are accepted in the Off-Peak Season only, when reserving 10 + campsites at one time.
• Campsites with Utilities:
  • Only one recreational vehicle can use the electrical hookup at any given time.
  • Campsites with utility hookups have one 30A and 50A plug-in per campsite.
  • No spider boxes or trailer to trailer hookup allowed.
• Vehicles/Parking: Maximum of two (2) motor vehicles per campsite.
  • No day use vehicles are to be parked in the campsites.
  • No parking on the grass or past the white pylons.
• Check-in is 2:00 p.m., check-out is 12:00 p.m.
  • Late Check-in: If you check into your campsite after the BVARA kiosk closes, you are required to go to the BVARA kiosk before 9:00 a.m. the next morning, to check-in and to pay any additional fees.
  • No Show Policy: all no shows after 24 hours will be canceled with no refunds.
• Quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Pets: Limit 2 pets per campsite.
  
  • Pets must remain on a leash (no longer than 6 feet), at all times.
  • Guide dogs are exempt from charge.

Canceling or Transferring a Campsite Reservation

How to Cancel or Transfer a Campsite Reservation:

• To cancel or transfer a reservation please call the Buena Vista Campground office directly, at (661) 868-7025. BV gate staff are available to process your request 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.

or

• You may notify the Parks Reservation Desk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling (661) 868-7000 or e-mail us at: parksreservations@goudounet.com
  
  • Important Note: Cancellations and transfer requests received by the Parks Reservations Desk after 5:00 p.m., or on weekends and holidays will be processed the next business day.
• Once your campsite cancellation or transfer has been processed, we will send you a confirmation of your transaction.

Transfers:

• The deadline to transfer a campsite reservation is 24 hours in advance of the reservation check-in date. Campsite reservations may be transferred to any date up to a year in advance.
• There is a $7.00 fee to transfer a previously confirmed campsite reservation.

Cancellations:

• The deadline to cancel a campsite reservation is 72 hours in advance of the reservation check-in date.
• There is a $30.00 cancellation fee, as well as an $8.00 non-refundable reservation fee, for each campsite cancellation.
• If you do not cancel within 72 hours of the reservation date, you are not eligible for refund for that date.

Refunds:

• Any refunds due for cancellations will be processed upon cancellation.
• A refund check will be mailed within 30 days of cancellation.