Camp Three Campground
Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.
The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings. Six people per site including children.
Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Paradise Cove, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov.
General Information
ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com), or call559-745-4209
May - September
10pm - 6am (Quiet hours)
No camping or campfires outside designated campsites. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org
Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited.
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night
Group Site: $147 per night
For standard campsites: $34 per night; $8 for additional vehicles. For group campsite: $147 per night. Maximum trailer length 30’
6' leash requirements.
Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District
Contact Phone: 559-745-4209
Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.81029402
Longitude: -118.4543114
Elevation
2,800
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.80667, -118.45278
35°48'24"N, 118°27'10"W
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
