Camp Three Campground
Sequoia National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: KERNVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$154 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (125 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. 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 onli
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
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Camp Three Campground sits at 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River surrounded by oak and locust trees, offering excellent recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The campground features 52 paved sites with amenities like drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings.
Wildlife alert: Rattlesnakes and Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes present in the area; also watch for Gray Fox, California Mule Deer, and Great Blue Herons near the river.
Insider tips for Camp Three Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability All 52 sites are paved, suitable for both tent and RV camping Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Skip Camp Three Campground if: You need RV hookups—none are available at this campground. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Camp Three Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Halfway Group Campground (Kernville, CA), Thunderbird Group Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Hospital Flat (Kernville, CA), Goldledge Campground (KERNVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Three Campground
Cell signal at Camp Three Campground (KERNVILLE, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
All 52 sites are paved, suitable for both tent and RV camping
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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