Halfway Group Campground
Sequoia National Forest — riverside
Location: Kernville, CA, CA
Price: From $60 per night
Price range: $60–$240 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
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Halfway Group Campground sits along the Kern River 4.5 miles north of Kernville and offers excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting in the Upper Kern River area. Campers rate it 4.8/5 stars and praise it as a good place to get away with scenic river views.
Wildlife alert: Watch for rattlesnakes (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake), skunks, California Mule Deer, Gray Fox, Great Blue Heron, and Western Fence Lizard in the area.
Insider tips for Halfway Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 5 group tent sites and high demand. Campsite 1 is reported to be spacious. The campground offers fire rings and picnic tables at each site.
Skip Halfway Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at any sites.. You're visiting outside May through October — campground is closed seasonally.. You prefer campgrounds with extensive amenities — this is a basic facility..
Best time to visit Halfway Group Campground: May - October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Three Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Headquarters (KERNVILLE, CA), Thunderbird Group Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Hospital Flat (Kernville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Halfway Group Campground
Cell signal at Halfway Group 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.
Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 5 group tent sites and high demand.
Campsite 1 is reported to be spacious.
The campground offers fire rings and picnic tables at each site.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
From Bakersfield, 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 4.5 miles north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) 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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