
If you're looking for a getaway close to home, you'll love a visit to the serene shores of Lake Ming. Located just outside of Bakersfield, Lake Ming is one of the gems within the Kern River County Park. With so many autumn travel plans currently paused, our agents encourage you to round up your friends and family for a fun-filled weekend visiting Lake Ming.
Whether you're new to the area or have called Bakersfield home for your entire life, you've surely heard about Lake Ming. Dedicated to Floyd Ming in 1959, this 104-acre artificial reservoir was created on a tributary of the Kern River, the Kern River County Park Dam. For over 50 years, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed spent hours of time enjoying everything Lake Ming and Kern River County Park have to offer. Plan your next long weekend at Lake Ming with these activities.