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Brite Lake
Location: 22902 Banducci Road, where the sun sets off of Highline (View map)
Brite Lake
Brite Lake is 90 acres located on Banducci Road, off the intersection of Highline Road and Highway 202. The campground has hook-ups and tent sites. Restrooms and showers are located near the camping grounds. All overnight camping is first-come first-serve, reservations are not accepted. Fishing is available at the lake, as well as picnic pavilions. Brite Lake is open all year long.
Brite Valley Aquatic Recreation Area is owned by the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District and operated by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. Water from Brite Valley Lake is used for agriculture and as a domestic water supply. Therefore, swimming, wading or any activity involving bodily contact with the water in the lake is absolutely prohibited. Continued use of the recreation area by the public is dependent upon the protection of the purity of the water for use as a domestic supply.
Group Pavilions #1, 2 and 3
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Brite Lake Fees
| Group Pavilion Picnicking Reservations – NO PER VEHICLE CHARGE. | ||
| $ 65.00 | Groups of 25 or less plus $ 25.00 cleaning deposit | |
| $ 110.00 | Groups of 26 to 50 plus $ 25.00 cleaning deposit | |
| $ 150.00 | Groups of 51 to 75 plus $ 50.00 cleaning deposit | |
| $ 200.00 | Groups of 76 to 100 plus $ 50.00 cleaning deposit | |
| $ 200.00 | Groups 100 and over plus $ 75.00 cleaning deposit | |
| Pavilion reservations and payment of fees must be made at least one week in advance at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District Office, 490 West D Street, (661) 822-3228 (directions). | ||
| ENTRY FEES: | ||
| Fishing | $ 5.00 | per person, per day (no fishing fee for children 16 and under) |
| Day Use (picnicking) | $ 5.00 | per vehicle, per day |
| Walk-In | Free | Walking or jogging around the lake is free |
| Bicycles | Free | |
| Passenger Bus | $ 20.00 | per bus, per day |
| Boating | $ 5.00 | per day. No gasoline engines. Electric motors only. |
| All overnight camping is first-come first-serve, no reservations. Second day starts at 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Reservations are available for large RV clubs - call 661-822-3228 x10 for information and reservation requirements. | ||
| Overnight | $ 20.00 | Spaces 1-12: Electric & water hookups per night. |
| $ 30.00 | Spaces A-F: Full service electric, water & sewer per night. | |
| Tent Camping | $ 15.00 | All other spaces |
| Dumping Fee | Free | For camp user |
| $ 5.00 | For non-camp user | |
| SEASON PASSES available at TVRPD Main Office, 490 West D St, or at the Brite Lake Kiosk | ||
| SUMMER RATES: April 1 – October 31 | ||
| Season Pass | $ 45.00 | 6 month pass. Entitles members of bearer’s household only to fish and picnic. |
| Senior Citizen Pass | $ 20.00 | 6 month pass. 62 years and older. Entitles members of bearer’s household only to fish and picnic. |
| Boat Launching Permit | $ 15.00 | 6 month pass. Entitles members of bearer’s household only to launch a boat. Only one boat per permit. |
| WINTER RATES: November 1 – March 31 | ||
| Season Pass for everyone | $ 20.00 | 6 month pass. Entitles members of bearer’s household only to fish and picnic. |
| Boat Launching Permit | $ 10.00 | 6 month pass. Entitles members of bearer’s household only to launch a boat. Only one boat per permit. |
| Fish Limit | 5 trout per person per day or 5 catfish per person per day | |
Regulations
- No parking beyond cable barrier.
- Horseback riders on designated trails and roads only. Clean up after your horse. Horses are not allowed in the lake.
- Pets are allowed at the lake provided they are controlled by a leash, but they are not allowed in boats or beyond the cable barrier. Please clean up after your dog!
- Camp fires in fire rings only.
- Motorcross bicycles, cross-country biking, and ATV's are not allowed.
- The discharge of all weapons or firearms, including bows and arrows, spears, BB guns, pellet guns and sling shots, is prohibited.
- Quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Camp Hosts are on-site.
Brite Lake Camp Hosts
Our camp hosts collect fees from park users, keep the bathrooms clean, pick up litter, and perform light grounds maintenance.
Ron & Carol Middleton
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Our camp hosts for Brite Lake are Ron & Carol Middleton.
Ron is a former IAFF Fire Fighter from Ohio where he was a driver-operator. Ron also worked as a workmen’s compensation representative, aiding fire fighters injured on the job, for local 480. Relocated to California and switched careers, becoming a purchase agent in the oil and gas industry involving the manufacturing of steam generators before retiring and becoming a camp host at Brite Lake. Ron believes his love for the outdoors started as a young man with Scouting, where he earned his “God and Country Award”. Hobbies used to be off roading, camping at Pismo, Yosemite and Kings Canyon. Ron still enjoys building custom cars and motorcycles.
Carol was a full time Mom raising two boys while being a full time leasing agent for rental properties both in Bakersfield and in Camarillo. Carol enjoys working with the public, horseback riding and crafts.
Ron and Carol have both fallen in love with Tehachapi and its uniqueness. They have found working with Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District to be a wonderful experience and thanks to everyone who makes it all work.
TVRPD would like to thank our camp hosts Ron & Carol Middleton for all their hard work at the Lake.
Map and Directions
View/download this Brite Lake map(696.70 KB)
