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

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

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.

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KERNVILLEя, CA, CA★ 3.8 (88 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
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 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-June

Early season camping provides adequate shade while avoiding peak summer heat and fire restrictions.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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 present in area — store food properly and follow bear safety protocols.

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.

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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 Limestone Campground cost per night?+
Limestone Campground costs $36 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Limestone Campground open?+
Limestone Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Limestone Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Limestone Campground?+
Limestone Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Limestone Campground?+
Limestone 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 Limestone Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Limestone Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Limestone Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Limestone Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$36 /night★ 3.8 (88)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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