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49 sites
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About Camp Three Campground
Number of accommodations: 52
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
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 (155)
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
karina t
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
No shower, very hot weather, in sites 051,052 no much room to camp, full of big rocks, no open area for kids yo play.
Veronica S
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Great host. Clean site. A small but nice river close by. We went the last week of June and weather was great.
Anthony D
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
This was a perfect campground for us. It’s very neat and clean. Campsites were big enough to put tents down.
Michael H
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: GROUP 1, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Group site was clean. We stayed in space 2 of group camp as space 1 had been washed away from storms. Crew put together space 1 while we were there and seems to be back and ready to camp. Colin, the host, was nice and friendly.
River is running fast and water is cold. Spent most of our time at Lake Isabella.
Emily R
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
My friends and I have been going to this campground every year for the past 6 years. It is always relaxing and beautiful there. This year though I was disappointed by how much trash was everywhere. It really was an outrageous amount. Please respect this campground and clean up your trash when you leave!
David R
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
The river was beautiful and we had a nice time.
BRENDA P
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Always a great getaway
David K
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
5 stars for the site. 2 stars for Camp 3 in General.
Site 25 is probably best on the ground. There was enough space in the shaded area for at least 2 tents. Shade is critical and though it was >95° it was very pleasant in the tent. Second, you have the closest access possible to the beach area at the top of the river. Just walk out and you'll see. Now along with that you WILL have people going through your site and the grounds. That's certainly a downside but it is a great sandy spot and perfect entry point if tubing down the river. Lastly you are fairly close to bathroom and water.
For just the first two points above I dont think the site can beat, especially if the water level is up. Makes it a very fun trip down to the rock island.
Camp 3 grounds in general.... Never saw the host once, had wrong name on site, other idiot guests had glass beer bottles at the river, fires during burn restriction, trash everywhere, loud music and lights playing til 2:30 am (we were far enough away to not be bother but still very noticeable). Quite unfortunate but thats what you get with some of these "guests".
Stephen H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Though campfires are not allowed this summer, and the heat is nearly unbearable, the camper numbers are very low. The Kern river is just a few yards away, and comfortable enough to stay in until the sun goes down.
Had 3 great days of solitude in our inner tubes in the nice cool river
Taryn D
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND
Very nice experience my granddaughter enjoyed the river I would recommend campground 3 my peaceful and happy place🥰
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.
Elevation: 868 feet
4.9 mi drive to downtown Kernville (about 9 min)
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: September 4, 2026
