Available sites
52 total sitesAbout Camp Three Campground
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- River Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (160)
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Three Campground offers a beautiful location along the river with clean facilities and friendly, attentive camp hosts who maintain the area well. The spacious campsites provide ample room for tents, though many lack shade, making hot weather challenging. Overall, visitors appreciate the cleanliness, helpfulness of the host, and the enjoyable atmosphere, with many expressing a desire to return despite some minor drawbacks like limited river access from certain sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Three Campground offers a beautiful location along the river with clean facilities and friendly, attentive camp hosts who maintain the area well. The spacious campsites provide ample room for tents, though many lack shade, making hot weather challenging. Overall, visitors appreciate the cleanliness, helpfulness of the host, and the enjoyable atmosphere, with many expressing a desire to return despite some minor drawbacks like limited river access from certain sites.
Review Summary
Marites R
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
The site is great! Just make sure to pick one closest to the river. We were at site 49. About 40 ft (2 mins walk) from the river and "beach access" which is open to everyone (first come first serve basis). Bring river tubes. Some parts of the river has enough current and dept for tubing. You will have to ask permission from other sites if you need access to some parts of the river. Other campers are pretty chill about it. Host is nice too and very helpful. Vaulted toilet is clean but definitely not out thing. Overall, great experience. Will definitely be back! :)
Scott M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: GROUP 1, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Great Group Site (#1). Plenty of Parking and additional Overflow Parking. Close to town and the Brewery (if you so choose) and also about 50min away from the Sequoia Forest (Trail of 100 Giants) - Take a side trip for a few hours it's worth it!
Nathaniel H
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Very pretty camping area near a quaint town. It was hot so dipping in the nearby river was fun
Ida Nichole R
VerifiedAugust 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Site was well kept. Bathrooms were kept clean and always had toilet paper.
The camp host was very friendly. He made rounds in the morning and evening and checked in making sure we had everything and everyone was picking up after themselves.
Marcelo M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Camp host was great
Henry M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Huge campsite right along the river for easy swimming access. Clean toilets and running water. Nice camp host. Will definitely come back!
Azim N
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
The campsites that are not along the river have little to no shade, making it very difficult to stay there during the day, especially in hot weather. If you cannot reserve a riverside site, bring a camper or a large canopy to create your own shade. However, I strongly recommend choosing a riverside site if one is available. The campground host is very friendly and keeps the entire place clean and well organized.
Alberto R
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: GROUP 3, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Campsite was spacious and had more than enough space to fit multiple tents comfortably. The road passes right behind the campsite but we didnt seem to notice too much noise from the cars passing by. There are 4 porta potties, a water spout, and a trashcan very close to the campsite which was convenient. Porta potties were kept clean and I noticed the camp host going around and checking the trashes/bathroom daily.
We went on a really hot weekend. One major downside is the lack of shade, bring extra canopies. The other major downside is there is no easy river access from this specific site. We were able to find a path down to the river but had to walk through an old dry creek bed and lots of fallen greenery. There is no cell service in the campground, but there is service up the road in Kernville. On the last day there was a lot of bees around the campsite.
All in all, we would come back to this campsite. Our group enjoyed it and the trek to the river was well worth it to keep cool during the day.
Rebecca V
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
The camp host did an awesome job maintaining the sites. The bathroom was clean and well attended.
Matthijs N
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful place. Right next to the river. Little light pollution at night do there is a beautiful view of the night skies. Amenities are basic as advertised, but clean.
Location & Directions for Camp Three Campground
Po Box 1640, Kernville, CA 93238 United States
Elevation: 868 ft
Getting There
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 mi to the campgr...
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 mi to the campground.
Highway access
Camp Three Campground is accessible via Highway 99 and Highway 178. From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to reach the campground.
Policies & Rules
General
- There are no electric hookups
- Swimming in the river is dangerous due to strong currents and other hazards.
- Click here for more info about the Sequoia National Forest
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Glass containers are prohibited in Kern Canyon and Isabella Lake Glass Container Prohibition Area
- There is an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night on the 2nd vehicle in each single campsite and on the 3rd & 4th vehicle in any double campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the 1st vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the 1st and 2nd are considered to be one vehicle and the 3rd and 4th are also considered to be one vehicle. So the fee would be a single $8.00/night of stay for the 3rd/4th motorcycle.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Owners must keep their dogs under control at all times or they may be asked to vacate the premise.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026