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About Camp Three Campground
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
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
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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
Kyle M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Kyle M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Sara M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
I don't know where the rangers were, but there was a VERY LOUD party at one of the campsites that did not end until 3am. I go camping for peace and relaxation, not to have loud music keep me awake all night. It would be useful if there were more defined trails leading down to the river, so that you don't have to work through someone else's campsite to get down there.
Wm L. C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Snagged a great site right on the river bank. I love tubin' down the Kern River. Wear your vests! You don't beat that river.
Jose g P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: GROUP 1, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
I have been going to camp 3 for 7 years and will continue to go for more .
Nancy U
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
We love this location it's not to far from town. We have been stay here the last two years but we been camping for 37 years in the area. It's great!!
Taryn D
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
It’s always memorable to camp here we feel safe at camp three and if we ever need anything from store the town is close by.
D A
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
The lots were not the size they say for trailers i couldnt park my trailer due to boulders in the way
German E
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Excellent
Joel M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
It was very clean, easy to locate, with everything I needed.
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
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