Going to Rivernook for our first time with a Class A 27', I can handle the highways, I'm concerned about the mountain roads. For a beginner, which route would be best? Leaving from LA - would up the 14 hwy to 178 and across be the easiest or taking the 5 to the 99 then across 178?
I don't want to hinder traffic and would hate to arrive with white knuckles. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks,
Rick
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Take the 14 route, Much more relaxing drive. The 5 to 99 and up is a very tight and narrow road.
If you've never been to Rivernook you are in for a treat. Very pretty and right on the river and you'll be parking on dirt amid trees. Truly not a parking lot type of place.
P.S. I grew up in San Fernando.
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Thank you for the info - looking at maps.google.com with photos looks like the 14 route is the easiest for a beginner but there is nothing like first hand accounts to get a real sense. We're just starting to use our Class A for camping and rivernook had really nice reviews.
We also went the back way to rivernook, when we went they didnt have to many full hook up sites but it was a great campground and lots to do around the area. have fun
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HA! Just back yesterday from a whole week up there! 14-178 is definitely the easiest way, driver-wise. Gas at James Store was $4.24, if it's of concern. There are, IIRC, about 30 full hookup sites now, with probably 40 or more that have water, cable, and electric. 2 dump stations, 2 restroom/shower buildings, and 2 fish cleaning stations (DFG stock truck comes by on Tues and Thurs, and the DFG checks for licenses). No Motorcycles, or scooters. And they're REAL strict on the 5mph rule. Break it one time, and you park outside and walk in to your site. Don't leave any food out overnight - the racoons can and will break into coolers and take it. And, like it or not, the local kids are known to walk thru the campground and take beer, and other stuff. Watch for skunks at night. Firewood is expensive, so bring your own if you've got it. Bugs weren't bad, with temps in the low 50's at night, mid 70's in the day.
HERE is a link to the flow of the river - any reading in the column marked "NF Kern at Kernville" over 600 (cubic feet per second) is, IMHO, to fast to swim in. Please don't. Plus, the water's friggin COLD now too!
HERE is a link to the flow of the river - any reading in the column marked "NF Kern at Kernville" over 600 (cubic feet per second) is, IMHO, to fast to swim in. Please don't. Plus, the water's friggin COLD now too!
Good heavens! Don't swim in the Kern River. Don't even wade or dangle your toes. It's bloody dangerous, and we pull a couple of drowned tourists out of the river every season. The water is moving a heck of a lot faster than it appears to be, and even "strong swimmers" have been swept away to an untimely death.
I'd definitely take the 14-178 route. The canyon you pass through when coming from Hwy 99 is scary in a sports car, let alone an RV.
Rivernook is a lovely place, though, with first rate views. You'll love it.
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Another vote for 14. You may get some high winds coming through Mojave...but the road is quite a bit easier. FYI, Rivernook has creek front sites and river front sites. We always booked the creek front sites. Much safer if you have kids and dogs with you. Camped there for 20 years.
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