Golden Ranch Estates | Property Management

The Ranch

Description

The Buffords Ranch encompasses over 900 acres of 100% privately owned land in Kern County, California, situated approximately 22 miles southeast of Bakersfield and about 125 miles from Los Angeles. Easily accessible via State Route 58 and Caliente-Bodfish Road, the ranch lies within the historic Walker Basin—a scenic valley in the Southern Sierra Nevada, framed by Breckenridge Mountain to the west and Piute Mountain to the east. The property features a diverse landscape of open grasslands, rolling hills, and rugged backcountry, accented by mature oak, pine, and cottonwood trees. Unique natural and cultural features include historic gold mines, Native American pictographs, and a year-round creek. Well-equipped for both residential and ranching operations, the property includes two double-wide mobile homes, a red cabin, multiple utility sheds, a stocked pond, and a range of ranch equipment such as a backhoe and bulldozers. The ranch also supports active livestock operations with both horses and cattle.

STUDIO ZONE distance calculation

Considered "on location"
Union crew travel: Production would need to provide lodging
Bufford ranch lies approximately 55 miles north and 12 miles west of the studio zones northern boundary

Nearby Landmarks

Twin Oaks: Approximately 20 minutes north of the ranch.
Lake Isabella: About 30 minutes to the west.
Caliente: Approximately 15 minutes to the north

Buffords Ranch – GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 35.4096792° N
Longitude: -118.5223091° W

NEAR BY HOTELS

1. Quality Inn & Suites Bakersfield

Distance: Approximately 27 miles west of Caliente
Amenities: Free breakfast, outdoor pool, fitness center
Address: 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Price Range: From $90 per night
Located approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away
2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
Distance: Approximately 27.5 miles west of Caliente
Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, business center
Address: 3540 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Price Range: From $99 per night
Located approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away
3. Comfort Suites Bakersfield
Distance: Approximately 27.5 miles west of Caliente
Amenities: Free breakfast, outdoor pool, fitness center
Address: 3115 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Price Range: From $70 per night

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

Distance: Approximately 27.5 miles west of Caliente
Amenities: Restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center
Address: 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Price Range: From $99 per night

5. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Distance: Approximately 27.5 miles west of Caliente
Amenities: Bistro, outdoor pool, fitness center
Address: 3601 Marriott Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Price Range: From $90 per night

Hotel Options Near Wheeler Ridge, CA preferred

Wheeler Ridge is approximately 60 miles (97 kilometers) south of Buffords Ranch located in Caliente, CA 93518.

The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes via I-5 S, depending on traffic conditions.

1. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wheeler Ridge