Camp Three Campground

Overview

Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area.

Facilities

The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings.



Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided.


This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Natural Features

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.

The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.

Gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls while cottonwoods and willows line the river's edge.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trailhead is just north of Kernville. Day trips include the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Monument.

The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

Camp site features

Across 52 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 52 sites
  • Picnic table: 51 of 52 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 52 sites
  • ADA accessible: 2 of 52 sites
  • Group sites: 3 of 52 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 30 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 3.7 mi · Kern River Sequoia RV Resort

Directions

From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 around the west side of the lake to the town of Kernville. Turn north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 and continue 5 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

157 reviews
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Marites R
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The site is great! Just make sure to pick one closest to the river. We were at site 49. About 40 ft (2 mins walk) from the river and "beach access" which is open to everyone (first come first serve basis). Bring river tubes. Some parts of the river has enough current and dept for tubing. You will have to ask permission from other sites if you need access to some parts of the river. Other campers are pretty chill about it. Host is nice too and very helpful. Vaulted toilet is clean but definitely not out thing. Overall, great experience. Will definitely be back! :)
Scott M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great Group Site (#1). Plenty of Parking and additional Overflow Parking. Close to town and the Brewery (if you so choose) and also about 50min away from the Sequoia Forest (Trail of 100 Giants) - Take a side trip for a few hours it's worth it!
Nathaniel H
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Very pretty camping area near a quaint town. It was hot so dipping in the nearby river was fun
Ida Nichole R
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Site was well kept. Bathrooms were kept clean and always had toilet paper. The camp host was very friendly. He made rounds in the morning and evening and checked in making sure we had everything and everyone was picking up after themselves.
Azim N
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The campsites that are not along the river have little to no shade, making it very difficult to stay there during the day, especially in hot weather. If you cannot reserve a riverside site, bring a camper or a large canopy to create your own shade. However, I strongly recommend choosing a riverside site if one is available. The campground host is very friendly and keeps the entire place clean and well organized.
Henry M
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Huge campsite right along the river for easy swimming access. Clean toilets and running water. Nice camp host. Will definitely come back!
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Season dates

Peak season

May 7, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027

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Peak season

May 7, 2028 – Sep 11, 2028

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