Fairview Campground

Sequoia National Forest — riverside

Location: KERNVILLE, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (179 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities. Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fairview-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Fairview Campground offers a peaceful riverside setting along the Upper Kern River with abundant recreation including whitewater rafting, kayaking, and direct trail access to popular hikes like the 13-mile Whiskey Flat Trail. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, beautiful shady oak and gray pine trees, and polite camp host.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Common Raccoon, Western Spotted Skunk, California Mule Deer, and California King Snake present in area. Google reviews also report fire ants and carpenter bees at the campground.

Insider tips for Fairview Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 54 sites Ask the camp host about fire safety and river conditions upon arrival Bring your own water system; no hookups available at sites

Skip Fairview Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed. You're sensitive to insect bites — fire ants and carpenter bees reported by campers.

Best time to visit Fairview Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Limestone Campground (KERNVILLEя, CA), Goldledge Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Long Meadow Group (Kernville, CA), Redwood Meadow (Kernville, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fairview Campground

Cell signal at Fairview Campground (KERNVILLE, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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KERNVILLE, CA, CA★ 4.2 (179 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities. Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites2 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed✕ You're sensitive to insect bites — fire ants and carpenter bees reported by campers

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 54 sites

Ask the camp host about fire safety and river conditions upon arrival

Bring your own water system; no hookups available at sites

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Common Raccoon, Western Spotted Skunk, California Mule Deer, and California King Snake present in area. Google reviews also report fire ants and carpenter bees at the campground.

Location

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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Fairview Campground cost per night?+
Fairview Campground costs $36 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Fairview Campground open?+
Fairview Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fairview Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Fairview Campground?+
Fairview Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fairview Campground?+
Fairview Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fairview Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fairview Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fairview Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Fairview Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$36 /night★ 4.2 (179)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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