Buena vista lakes california

Add your voice to our Community Conversation to help us ensure responsive and accountable planning. Take the survey now! Purchase Boat Permits. Buena Vista is a man-made site located approximately 25 miles southwest of Bakersfield. When the site was completed in April , it took 43 days to fill both Lake Evans and the much larger Lake Webb with over 2,,, gallons or 6, acre feet of water. To maintain the landscaping through the dry season, a sprinkler system operates, requiring campers to place their things in designated spots.

Lake Evans, at 86 acres, is the place for the more serene pursuits of sailing, fishing, and boating at no more than 5 mph. No spider boxes or trailer to trailer hookup allowed.

No day use vehicles are to be parked in the campsites. No parking on the grass or past the white pylons. Check-in is p. No early check-in allowed - no exceptions. No Show Policy: all no shows after 24 hours will be canceled with no refunds. Quiet time is from p. 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. BV gate staff are available to process your request a. 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. Cancellations: The deadline to cancel a campsite reservation is 72 hours in advance of the reservation check-in date.

Visit Buena Vista Lakes Website for camping fees and boating regs. The lakes are restricted to a maximum of boats and jet-skis allowed per day. Rainbow trout are planted during the winter months by the Mount Lassen Hatchery with some trout exceeding 12 pounds. There are also catfish, stripers, largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill here. The lakes are fed by the California Aqueduct which provides a continual flow of fish into the lakes. Be sure to visit the CDFW web site for complete regulations before heading out.

Fishing is best during the early mornings or late evenings when the lake is not being bombarded by boats and jet-skis. There is also hour night fishing allowed in the campground area. If you know something about this area or have some photos that you'd like to share, please E-mail and I'll post it here!