Headquarters Campground
Headquarters Campground is 4 miles north from Kernville via Mountain Hwy 99 along the North Fork of the Kern River. Paved access roads. 44 individual family units including 1 accessible family unit. Trailers up to 27 feet; toilets, and water available.
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 http://www.recreation.gov
General Information
ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit ExplorUS - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com) or call their home office at 559-745-4209.
Open all year around
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 for camping.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night
Yurt: $100 per night
Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle. Yurts - $106.00 Maximum vehicle length 27’
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: 35.79710872
Longitude: -118.4498387
Directions
Off of Highway 99 in Bakersfield, take Highway 178 East, to Lake IsabellaFrom Lake Isabella take Highway 155 around the west side of the lake tothetown of Kernville. From Kernville go north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) 4miles 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.
