Bufford Ranch

Bufford Ranch is a rare and expansive 1,000-acre working cattle ranch located in the historic Walker Basin of Kern County, California. Surrounded by panoramic mountain views and dramatic Rocky Mountain–style rock formations, the property offers open grasslands, rolling hills, and rugged backcountry terrain that captures the timeless character of the American West. A year-round creek, stocked pond, oak and pine groves, and vast grazing pastures create a visually dynamic and authentic landscape. The ranch also holds deep cultural significance, featuring historic gold mining remnants, Native American pictographs, and archaeological sites that reflect generations of history embedded in the land. As a fully operational cattle ranch with livestock onsite, Bufford Ranch delivers genuine Western atmosphere and scale rarely found within a few hours of Los Angeles. Located approximately 125 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles and about 70 miles outside the LA Studio Zone, the property provides both privacy and accessibility—making it ideal for film productions, photography, special events, retreats, and educational experiences. Bufford Ranch is where history, heritage, and landscape converge—offering an unforgettable setting defined by authenticity, openness, and legacy.