Limestone Campground
Sequoia National Forest — riverside
Location: KERNVILLEя, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (88 reviews)
Season: May through October
Limestone 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. To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the Sequoia National Forest’s overview of the area.For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.The campground, lo
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Limestone Campground offers 19 tent sites along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, with fire rings and picnic tables at an affordable $36/night rate. The location provides excellent access to whitewater rafting and kayaking activities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — store food properly and follow bear safety protocols.
Insider tips for Limestone Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites. Bring your own water; no water spigots available at campsites. River is approximately 10 yards from campsites, providing excellent proximity to water recreation.
Skip Limestone Campground if: You need hookups or full amenities — only vault toilets available and no water access.. You require well-maintained bathroom facilities — Google reviews report cleanliness issues with vault toilets.. You prefer larger, well-shaded sites — some sites are small and exposed to sun..
Best time to visit Limestone Campground: May-June — Early season camping provides adequate shade while avoiding peak summer heat and fire restrictions..
Nearby campgrounds: Fairview Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Long Meadow Group (Kernville, CA), Goldledge Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Redwood Meadow (Kernville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Limestone Campground
Cell signal at Limestone Campground (KERNVILLEя, 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.
Limestone 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. To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the Sequoia National Forest’s overview of the area.For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.The campground, located 16 miles north of Kernville, has 19 paved sites. Picnic areas, vault toilets are provided.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a popular federal campground with limited sites.
Bring your own water; no water spigots available at campsites.
River is approximately 10 yards from campsites, providing excellent proximity to water recreation.
Early season camping provides adequate shade while avoiding peak summer heat and fire restrictions.
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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.
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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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