Fairview Campground

$36.00/night

Show on map 760-376-1815 sschmidt@goexplorus.com

PO BOX 1640
KERNVILLE, CA 93238

Overview

Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.

Recreation

Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities.

Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities. There is direct access from the south end of the campground to several foot and mountain bike trails, including the 13-mile Whiskey Flat, 16-mile Flynn Canyon and 4-mile Tobies Trails.

To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the National Forest Service's overview of the area.

Facilities

The campground, located 13 miles north of Kernville, has 54 paved sites configured around three loops. Some sites have views of or direct access to the river. Picnic areas, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. There is a restaurant next to the campground.

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

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 and Grizzly Falls.

At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line the water's edge.

Nearby Attractions

The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park, Trail of 100 Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

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

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 54 camp sites:

Fire pit: 48 of 54 sites
Picnic table: 48 of 54 sites
Pets allowed: all 54 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 54 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 12.1 mi · Kern River Sequoia RV Resort

Directions

Off of 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. From Kernville go north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 for 16 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

214 reviews

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Jurgen B

Loop:A

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Beutifull camp site. Camp host was grump. Not sure where you get these people. Second one for the year. Please tell cap hosts they are not head masters of high school but camp host to adults that do not want to be talked down to.Pit toilets was in bad shape. Other than that beautiful area in God's nature. Please upgrade the toilets to French drains - it is so disgusting especially when people throw bottles down there

Tim F

Loop:B

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Always fun

William P

Loop:C

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Excellent campground. Sites are distributed so that you are not on top of your neighbor. Most sites are in full sun, but a a few have some shrubbery, which provides additional privacy. Sites are not particularly level, but it doesn't require much in the way of blocks to level up.

Paul S

Loop:A

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Reviewed 20 days ago

We went to Fairview to photograph the jets flying through the canyon. Had a great experience and got some decent photos. Already planning a return trip.

Karen F

Loop:A

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Reviewed 21 days ago

Beautiful spot on a pristine river. Midweek it was barely inhabited. The bird viewing was wonderful and the walk to market/restaurant an added convenience. The biggest negative is that there is garbage all over the place. We definitely left our campsite and others a lot cleaner.

Hayk S

Loop:A

Site:

Reviewed 23 days ago

The site was clean and amenities worked as advertised. Site host was nice and responsive as well. Only issue, call to confirm if campfires are allowed, do not trust what the online reservation states.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 4% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.