6 acres hosted by Esteban O.
2 lodging sites · 7 RV/tent sites
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The "Living on the Hard" sailboat
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83% Recommend32 ratings · 24 reviews
Had a great stay here! Except for the first night we had the place to ourselves. The site is close to many things and it’s nice a quiet there. A few things you need to know before booking:
1) We stayed in the sailboat that sleeps 2 (kind of). It was honestly pretty tight for my girlfriend and I as the very back narrows quite a bit. I would say it’s better for 1 person! Note: I’m only 5’8 155lbs and my girlfriend is smaller.
2) A lot of bugs! We expect that while we’re camping so we were fine but if you hate mosquitoes and spiders/webs maybe this place isn’t for you.
3) Pretty bare bones and not much shade coverage so be prepared! We planned on staying on the river most of the days anyway so that wasn’t an issue for us.
All that being said- It’s a really fun place to stay and I would recommend it!
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Rolando M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
The property is beautiful and feeding the horses & goats was one of my favorite parts!
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S. R.
2 reviews
Overall, this campsite was good. The site itself was clean and the bathroom was well maintained and for an outhouse did not smell. Easy access to the lake was really nice. We did have to walk down a hill through some foxtails and shrubs, so if you're going with a pup, please keep that in mind. The path down to the lake wasn't the easiest to find either and we ducked under the fence to walk to the lake. There is also driving access to the same beach right down the road. We used this option and just parked our truck right on the beach. The campsite has LTE and there are restaurants 5 minutes up the road if you choose to go that route.
Some things to note that we didn't consider when we booked. It gets really windy at the top of the hill from the lake so cooking and campfires can be a bit of a challenge for sites 5-7. The wind gusts got pretty extreme and I would recommend some heavy duty tent stakes. I honestly can't emphasize enough how windy it got during the day. The site itself is relatively small. We barely had enough space to set up our six-person tent and Park our truck in the campsite space. The campsite itself was clean but did have lots of shrubs where we needed to set our tent, which could be uncomfortable for some if you're not sleeping on an air mattress or a pad. The foxtails were really bad, we had our dog on a raised bed relaxing most of the time we were at the site, but if you're bringing a dog, I would keep this in mind.
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Tyler T.
3 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2025
The property it was on felt very unsafe and I hate to say it but a little bit trashy. I couldn’t figure out where to get to the lake and when I finally did, there wasn’t hardly a beach or anyway to enjoy it. The boat felt very sketchy and I just overall did not feel very safe staying there. Maybe it would have been different if I was with a group/family, but I’m not sure anymore than one person would be able to sleep there, the bed was very small and was just a piece of foam, not a real mattress.
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Madeline P.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
My grandkids had a blast exploring the area. The boat was a bit noisy at night when the wind would blow through but the kids slept through. The solar powered lights were beautiful at night. There’s very little light pollution from city lights, so the stars were amazing!
Shanda E.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Encampment 5
beautiful place to stay! was very private and we really enjoyed sunset and star gazing!
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Mj U.
4 reviews
We stayed in encampment #5 and loved it! Amazing views as the site is on the upper terrace. It was also great that the fire pit had height to it. Nothing like a fire and huge starry sky at night. The bathroom set up is clean and has water and paper towels to wash your hands. We were the only campers so it was quiet for us. Estaban was a breeze to communicate with. Must go to the Kern River Ceviche Company for dinner, best ceviche in a long time!! Absolutely would recommend!
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Alicia S.
3 reviews
Lovely spot with beautiful views, comfortable spot to camp with friends and my dog.
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Allie H.
5 months on Hipcamp
We enjoyed really enjoyed staying at Esteban's land in number 5. The view was amazing! Also only a few minutes from Kernsville and Sequoia National Forest. The outhouse was not something I would want to use so it's best it you have your own toilet.
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Emily O.
2 reviews
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· November 2024
3 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Encampment 5
Secluded, great views. Clean.
Kinda hard to find.
The host posts a few great links to google map points of interests. Hard to get to once you get there from the service being kinda slow to make sure to download them in advance.
Also for some reason the address when you punch it into your iPhone maps it sends you to a different house. If you show up to an area with a red gate or a house with a driveway. This isn’t it.
The campground is next to a cemetery and a day use area.
Also site 5 is a tough for an RV I would recommend using the pull thru sites not pull in. It’s pretty tight.
Would definitely come back.
You could hear tons of wildlife from our site. We came during November and got the whole campground to ourselves.
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Yesenia R.
3 years on Hipcamp
We stayed here as a halfway point between Death Valley and Kings Canyon/Sequoia. Highly recommend getting here before dark as it was really tough to navigate the land and find our exact camping spot. It’s a unique property with a great story, and the morning sun view was beautiful.
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Lindsay E.
4 reviews
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· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Encampment 5
Beautiful expansive views. Esteban was communicative and helpful. It was a great stay, easily accessible close to our other adventures. Would book again!
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Bree L.
9 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· September 2024
Tent ·
Encampment 1
The campsites were very rocky and un kept. Not a welcoming environment and the driveway in was closed so you had to go around through the house driveway. Was also not clear if walking down to the water was advisable or if that belonged to someone else.
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Jordan K.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
7 m Class C ·
Encampment 1
Esteban gave us detailed instructions for getting to his place so we found it easily. We had a wonderful and quiet stay in our RV at Underworld Farm. At daylight we enjoyed the stunning view to River Kern, Lake Isabella and the surrounding mountains, at night moon and stars. Our host was helpful and gave us explanations concerning our further journey. Thanks a lot!
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Melanie Isabella H.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
We picked and extremely hot time to visit and had to cut our stay short
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Carrie H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
6 m campervan ·
Encampment 5
Simple set up. Quiet and great views. Good communication from Host
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Trey S.
4 reviews
Overall loved the novelty of staying on the boat. My partner and I really wanted to be near the water and were able to walk to two “day use” areas near the campsite. Since the campsite is located right where the lake meets the upper kern river, the current was pretty mellow and we were able to float in the water near the shore with no problems. It was also fun to go and say Hi to the horses and goats!
I wish we were made aware of a few things before booking. 1. There appeared to be artificial hives on the property? My partner is allergic to bees so we had a hard time with the amount of bees nearby during the day. Thankfully we were gone for most of daylight.
2. I find it hard to believe more people are not writing about the ‘bed’ inside the boat. My partner and I are both 5’6” 160 lbs each and we could not sleep together on the mattress comfortably. One slept in the cabin on the bench and the other on the mattress. If you are a light sleeper, beware this boat makes a sound at the slightest movement during sleep. If there is any wind outside it will make loud noises.
3. The outhouses were full of cobwebs and completely unusable to my own standards. I’d rather use the outdoors. (Not a big deal, we were camping)
This all being said, the hosts were very nice and gave great direction. They have a cool eclectic property that we enjoyed for a night. Would love to stay in the miners shack next time!
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Annika R.
2 reviews
We had a wonderful time in the quiet waterside serentity of Underworld Farm. Our sleeping arrangement was a little small for our 2 larger bodies but we enjoyed the ambiance and would definitely stay with the farm again! The grounds
are a beautiful space with lots of options for groups too. We thought we would love to come back with more friends again. The River and Lake were nice getaway from city life. Thank you for the amenities and vibes camp hosts!
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Blair G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Awesome property located minutes from Wofford Heights as well as Kernville. Several reviews described the sailboat as “rustic” which is fairly accurate. You’re not getting anything luxurious here but it is definitely different, a cool unique experience, something for us as a family to look back on and be happy that we did it. The bed at the front of the boat was a bit cramped for my partner and I, and while it is memory foam I still had a difficult time sleeping. My back is very sensitive to anything other than my bed at home, so I know it is probably comfortable for others. Fair warning though for any tough sleepers like me, it’s like a 4 or 5 inch memory foam topper, not a full on mattress. My son is very tall and fit easily on the bench that serves as the second bed. It wasn’t terribly comfortable but if you double up on the cushions it’s better. It was super windy while we were there, you could feel it rocking in the wind, but the boat is secured nicely. If you’re looking for a unique place with a good amount of privacy, close proximity to the river and minutes from town, this is the place for you!
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Megan R.
2 reviews
Good time! Nice walk to the lake too. Goats are cool.
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Melissa L.
1 year on Hipcamp
This camping experience truly had it all: close proximity to water, farm animals to admire, cool sleeping arrangements, fire pit, just enough seclusion, beautiful weather, plentiful photo ops and incredible stargazing! We stayed for 2 nights in March and it was just enough time to have a full day exploring, to cook on the campfire a few times and to see 2 sunsets & 2 sunrises. I am NOT a big camping person, and this spot made it easy for me to settle in and enjoy my time. Helpful tips for future folks who stay here - bring a head lamp, many layers (to wear and for bedding/sleeping), and chairs to use while sitting around the fire! I also would recommend that if 2 people are sleeping together in the main sleeping space, that they be very comfortable with being cozy. My 6'3/270 lb male fiance and I (5'4, 150 lb female) fit perfectly, but anyone larger than that combo may have a tough time. All in all, if you are thinking about staying here, just book it! You will have a memorable and relaxing time on Esteban's beautiful land!
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Ashley F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
I loved staying in this boat. So romantic! The views are beautiful. My dog was interested in meeting the goats and horses. It’s definitely rustic and very private feeling, but still close to the highway and a little town. The drive up is really pretty too. I slept comfortably on the memory foam mattress on the bed. Played cards at the little table inside. Esteban was very responsive and understanding when I had to leave a day early. I will definitely be back.
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Chelsea M.
2 reviews
Perfect for anyone looking for a novelty experience in nature, no matter which site you book. It's rustic but cozy, with probably the biggest perk being the views. It was pretty memorable to clink our drinks and play cards in the cabin of a sailboat, then wake to a sunrise coming up over the peaks of the Sierras right outside. Unreal!
From there you can go say hello to the horses and goats, then walk down to the river access close by. There seem to be an infinite number of things to do here despite the surrounding area being quiet. We'd definitely come back for a weekend escape. Thank you to Esteban for this wonderful experience!
Juliet F.
10 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
Very easy to find . Very nice place on river .
I would recommend for all my campers friends
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Aleksandr U.
1 year on Hipcamp
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Kernville, Kern, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Esteban O.
Joined in October 2017Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours
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