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Parking
Pet Friendly
Restrooms
River Access
About Camp Three Campground
Number of accommodations: 52
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms
River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (125)
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Three Campground offers a fantastic location near the Kern River, with clean facilities and friendly, accommodating hosts who enhance the camping experience. Campers appreciate the beautiful views, privacy, and well-maintained restrooms, although some sites lack shade and easy river access. Overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful environment and express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Three Campground offers a fantastic location near the Kern River, with clean facilities and friendly, accommodating hosts who enhance the camping experience. Campers appreciate the beautiful views, privacy, and well-maintained restrooms, although some sites lack shade and easy river access. Overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful environment and express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Wendy C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
We stayed in site 23. Nice site but had a bit of trouble getting our 21' trailer backed in due to boulders on the edges of the driveway. No shade at site but first time there so didn't pick correctly. Hosts are very nice and keep restrooms very clean. Easier access to the river if you stay in the spots beginning with 40s.
Richard P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Right on the water with clean facilities and attentive camp host. Not bad for pit toilets. Definitely bring shade while in the site. It is warm when you're not soaking in the river.
Cong D
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were super nice, friendly and helpful with lots of information for the area. The bathroom were very clean.
Christian C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground , we where in camp 9 for Father’s Day weekend. Host was accommodating and they switched our campsite due to too many rocks on camp 16. Water was cold and there’s a small river beach down the street. Would recommend. Bathrooms where well kept
alejandro v
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Great spot, clean bathrooms, great hosts. The Trail of 100 Giants is close to this campsite
Javier M
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Host were very helpful and nice people
Jackson S
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: GROUP 3, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Incredible campsite! Beautiful views. Close to the river, you can hear it all night. Far away from other campsites. No complaints!
Ports potties, running water, a few and piles but nothing crazy!
Harut M
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Good clean campground.Site 47 is great
Zofia R
VerifiedMay 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
The hosts were incredibly welcoming and friendly. We rolled in around 6 PM after making a detour to hike the Trail of 100 Giants, and they made sure we were all set for the night. They sold us firewood and let us know there was a small general store just three minutes down the road—perfect for grabbing anything we’d forgotten (yes, marshmallows included).
The campsites are well spaced, and even with a full site next to us—including kids—we still felt like we had plenty of privacy. Falling asleep to the sound of the river was a peaceful dream. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this spot for a quiet and beautiful stay.
One note to be aware of: The listing mentions bathrooms, but just to clarify—they're more like glorified outhouses. Think porta-potty style with no sinks, though there is a water spigot outside. It’s manageable, but I wish the site had been clearer, as I was expecting standard restroom facilities.
Aside from that, the views are stunning, and it’s a truly magical place to unwind. Would absolutely return.
Harut M
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
We had a great time with family! Hosts were really nice and friendly.Campground was clean ,there were many water outlets and the toilets were clean.We will come back next year!
Location Camp Three Campground
Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States
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.
Camp Three Campground is accessible via Highway 99 and Highway 178. From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, take Highway 178 east to reach the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.8093 / -118.454
Elevation: 868 feet
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: June 3, 2026
