Cannot recommend this venue enough!! It holds its age which makes it feel like a second home you've visited your whole life. We were incredibly impressed at how the rooms dealt with the extreme heat which was unusual for that time of year! The pool is huge, the patio is perfection, the kitchen is fun and very accommodating and is equipped to feed an army , but what makes the ranch so special is Peggy. She is the manager and her love for the ranch is infectious. We left respecting its history, enchanted by the powerhouses that had stayed there and looking forward to our future visits. We filled the place up and there was not one need that wasn't met. We would use it winter spring summer or fall because it offers many different charms. It can be used as a blank canvas that dresses up gorgeously or kept to its original rustic beauty. We HAD to play a live action game of "Clue" because the rooms are so amazing you want everyone to see them all! The train does run all night but most didn't even hear it (thanks to thick adobe walls). Out of those that did hear it, there was not one among us that didn't think it was cool, if you want you can bring earplugs. The Ranch is part of the family now and because our children fell in love with it as well, we hope it will be available for generations to come.

One minute you're driving along the 15 heading to Vegas, the next minute and just a few quick turns, you find yourself in a hidden lush sprawling oasis. Surrounded by green pastures teaming full of life (cattle, jack rabbits, frogs, crows, lizards ...) with the ranch house tucked up into the hill looking down over it all. The house itself, I'm calling it The Nancy Drew house, is awesome. Every room is more charming than the next and if you love books ... there are books in EVERY room, even the bathrooms! A kitchen outfitted with everything you need, comfy beds, 4 dining areas, 3 indoor and one beautifully lit outdoor seating area. Tons of fire places, lots of windows. We had a group of 20 women for an annual get away, 10 of us stayed in the house and the rest of us took up some guest rooms. We had a great time, it was perfect for being together or breaking off into groups. We did yoga on the lawn, went for walks down to the pasture to visit the cows, see the train up close, we swam in the giant olympic pool, cooked lots of big meals, and played board games and puzzles. It was a real retreat. I absolutely loved it and want to go back as much as I can! Thank you KC Ranch for being available for rent and being so easy to work with. PEGGY IS AWESOME!!! - Heather

We have returned to the Kemper Campbell Ranch for 3 years in a row because it is such a unique, serene setting. Tucked behind a hill, opening up to the Mojave River, we love how in just a few minutes you are out of the hustle and bustle of the city and spending time on a peaceful ranch. We have our annual holiday party here every year and everyone loves it! The management and staff are so wonderful. This is an experience not to be missed!

This is our second stay at KCR. Such an amazing place with so much character and charm. The view is beautiful and even the train added a historic touch. Our ministry team hosted a Women’s Retreat and Peggy couldn’t have been more accommodating to us. When we had either questions or a need, either she or her helper Brittany, were on it immediately. Amazing customer service! Looking forward to the next time for sure...Susan and the C4C Ministry team.

The property is huge and beautiful. It was so much more than we expected! The kitchen is fully equipped and the flexibility in the number of beds is nothing short of awesome. All the fires came prebuilt and the proximity to town made it really easy to get anything we needed.

We brought over 30 people to the ranch 2 years in a row and have absolutely loved this place. It is perfect!

This place is AMAZING! We were in search of a place that would accommodate our family reunion. We had 35 people 18 which of were children. The ranch had plenty of space for our family. The kids had lots of room to run around and play and the adults had a wonderful time hanging by the pool! We had flipping contest off the diving board and a corn hole tournament in the lawn. The kids enjoyed visiting the horses and long horns (from a distance :) The house had plenty of space for us to have our meals together and the pool area has a wonderful BBQ area. The staff was friendly and incredible. Peggy responded in a timely manner to any questions we had before and after our time at the ranch. Jimmy the handy man promptly fixed any little troubles we came across. Everyone had a wonderful time and we all look forward to planning our next trip to the ranch!!

We hosted our 12th year of family reunion at Kemper Campbell Ranch this summer and everyone had a great time. We had about 50 people ranging from 1 to 70's year-old from all over the country at the ranch and rented all 16 rooms, and everyone had something to do. The pool was the largest we've seen on a large rental property and the keepers made sure it was clean at all times. Peggy and her staff were very accommodating and very accessible. We had some trouble with some air conditioners not working and minor maintence issues but that was easily repaired. The kitchen was well equipped, although the flat top was not always very warm. The days in Victorville were hot hot hot and the pool was refreshing. We also took advantage of nearby hikes in the mornings and early evenings, as well as meeting Daisy the donkey. The train tracks were very close to the property and some people had a hard time sleeping at night as they blow their whistles day and night, but the kids loved it so bring ear plugs but this bothers you. The house has so much history and it was enjoyable learning about the history of the property. We'd go back there again!

I would characterize the property as an older rustic and quaint ranch with the amenities you should need for a quick getaway to the desert. We got to the property in about an hour and forty minutes and the directions were right on. Stores and other places were easy to get to if you either forget things of ran out of them while there. The mansion and adjoining rooms were affordable to rent, airconiditioned, comfortable and clean. You get bang for your buck. The property manager Peggy was very helpful and quick to respond, together with the rest of the staff, proactive and got the issue with the power and main dining room airconditioner went out. We all loved our stay and we agreed to come back next year!

Really nice setting. Well cared for and loved through the ages. A real treat for our group.

What a wonderful oasis. Accommodations were perfect and the manager is extremely helpful. We rented the house for a women's retreat. Such a great environment for spending quality time with one another. Can't wait to go back.

This property is so unique, historic and charming! We held our church women's retreat here and loved it. So much room, lovely view and very relaxing. Kitchen looks funky but is a workhorse. We will be back!

we had 50 guests, a two piece band, and a local caterer - every guest was soooo impressed with the charm, beauty and history of the ranch. we will return

My large family was going to stay at various hotels to attend a memorial service. I decided to search HomeAway to see if there was a property that could hold all 20 + of us with our last-minute travel arrangements. I found this property and luckily it became available during our stay. Peggy was so helpful in accommodating our complex travel plans as our guests arrival/departure dates were constantly changing. Sad as the situation was for our family, we all enjoyed our stay. Peggy’s assistance on such short notice was invaluable. This property is now such a memorable place for all of us. We all enjoyed learning about the history of the place. After you pass the hill from the main entrance, the scenery changes from a city street to a beautiful cattle ranch. The Main House and the Guests Rooms we rented at the Cloister and Monterrey buildings were exactly as Peggy described them - the beds were comfortable, heaters worked perfectly, all fireplaces already had wood/kindling setup when we arrived, hot water never ran out, kitchen was fully equipped so just had to bring food. The Main House has so much space with its gorgeous main living area with fireplace and beautiful wooden staircase, three separate large dining rooms, a sitting room, a separate den with fireplace, the many bedrooms upstairs and downstairs some with fireplaces and a spacious patio in the front. The Mojave Narrows Regional Park is next to the ranch. Yes, there are freight trains that run through the property throughout the day and night that blows its horn for an ungated crossing but this really adds to the charm of the place. The kids loved to watch and listen to the long “choo choo” trains go by. Our entire family truly enjoyed our stay at what we now endearingly call "The Ranch". We hope to come back again soon.

I booked this ranch for my regional conference for over 50 volunteer leaders. We maxed out every room, and set up a few cots in the "den" and "sitting room," and we still had more than enough space leftover! With sub 20-degree temperatures at night, everyone was in t-shirts inside the house because the fireplaces and heaters kept everyone so warm! The sun heated up the huge outside patio during they day, where most people spent their free time. The kitchen boasted enough room and utensils to prep all of our food and between the various additional rooms (library, den, sitting room, second dining room, front room...) we were able to have break out sessions and classes for all 50+ leaders! Peggy, the manager, was accommodating and responsive the entire weekend (not that we had any complaints or issues!). Overall, it was an amazing experience and I can assure you that Team Rubicon (Disaster Response Organization) will be back to visit...again, and again, and again! Thank You! - Mike

Perfect space for a large group-- three huge dining areas (we used a different one every night) and we loved that we could add on rooms based on how many guests were coming. We went in the winter so it was cold but can imagine the pool and tennis courts being really fun in the summer. Less than 2 hours from West LA, this ranch feels like you're worlds away. What a great spot to get away and enjoy time with friends and family. Thanks Peggy for being so responsive and a wonderful host!

Our family of six children, spouses and children were in the high desert for our mothers memorial. We stayed at the ranch for 3 nights. It could not have been better. The grand room was the perfect gathering place for us all. We have several musicians in the family and they enjoyed the beautiful piano. We all walked to the river, saw the cows and donkey, loved the trains. We will definitely plan a reunion there at a later date. Peggy was so helpful with all our needs.

What a remarkable oasis in the middle of the desert! The venue is so full of character, that which each turn you find yourself stepping back in time. The owners/groundskeeper have done a remarkable job at keeping the place in its original charm, while being sure to upgrading that which they could without taking away from the character. Peggy was so easy to work with and always accomodating where possible. A great place for reunions, church/ministry retreats or even a girls weekend away!

The property is gorgeous. I had my one wedding in the pasture and it looked perfect. The house was beautiful and I loved it's rustic look and history. Peggy was a joy to work with and very accommodating to whatever we needed. We are so happy we chose Kemper Campbell Ranch for our wedding, it was everything we had ever imagined!

We spend 3 nights and 4 days with 29 people at a Staff Retreat. The entire staff was blown away from the moment they arrive. The views of the valley with longhorn and highland cattle looks like it comes out of a portrait. Trains come by every 10 minutes or so, but it's part of the charm. The best part is being able to hang out with everyone in the Main House great room and dining areas. We cooked all our breakfasts and the kitchen worked great. People stayed up late playing board games in the main house. I think everyone wants to return next year. Unless our staff outgrows it, we'll be back. Peggy was very helpful and prompt in her replies. If you're looking for a hotel with 5 star service and restaurants, this isn't your place. But if you're looking for a place where large groups of people can easily connect and build community, look no further. Kemper Campbell is fantastic.

We had a group of 8 families with kids ages 1-9 years old. The Adobe Mansion held us all easily. We woke each morning after sleeping comfortably in our beds. Our group fit easily around the tables in the 3 dining rooms. We loved using the huge griddle in the kitchen for our pancake/bacon breakfasts. We spent most of the day floating and diving in the pool and lounging late into the night around the courtyard under the globe lights. A highlight was having a local rancher, Lee, take us on a tractor/wagon ride through the cattle fields and around the property. He told us some great stories and history of the ranch. We woke to beautiful sunrises across the cattle ranch and took sunset walks around the property each night. Our group is planning on returning next year for sure!! Peggy is so friendly, helpful and great to work with. She made our trip a breeze!!

The Kemper Campbell Ranch is just as pictured and was an amazing place for our family together on a trip between the Grand Canyon and San Diego. It was perfect for spending quality time together and sitting on the patio or in one of the spacious dining rooms and eating together. The basketball/tennis court and pool provided some fun for everyone, as well. It's just a short walk to the Mojave Regipnals Park for anyone wanting to get a little exercise. My only complaint is that two of the rooms in the main house didn't have air conditioners so we're basically unusable during our stay. The trains can interrupt sleep if you are on the front side of the house, but we did find two fans in the house and that helped drown the noise. I would suggest fans in every room. ;) The ranch is rich in history. Peggy and Laura were very friendly and helpful. We loved the ranch and would highly recommend it to any large group looking for a truly peaceful and unique place to stay.