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209 reviews
Fairview Campground offers a beautiful setting next to the Kern River, with clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. Many campers enjoyed the spacious sites and proximity to fishing and swimming, as well as the convenience of nearby amenities like McNally's restaurant. While some noted issues with noise and wasps, overall experiences were positive, with many guests planning to return.
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May 26, 2024 Stayed at: 051, Loop: B
We stayed at site 15 and loved it! There’s a little beach where we hung out and fished. Something of note: there’s was no shade! Some folks showed up next to us and ended up moving due to the lack of shade. So bring a pop up or you’ll fry.
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May 26, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: A
Fantastic spot right near Rushing river (May ‘24) can’t wait to go back again.
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May 9, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
Really a great campground on the banks of the roaring Kern River. One caveat: Jets from Edward’s Air Force Base scream overhead on weekdays, up the canyon, shattering the peace and quiet. They flew over 4-16 times/day while we were there and one NEVER gets used to it…just ask the locals. Seems like the military could find a less-populated canyon to practice their little war games. It’s really loud when the fly over.
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May 6, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
Quiet, great views and host is awesome
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April 11, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
This a fantastic campground. Maury, the camp host, was friendly, helpful and always cruising the campground.. Got a bit of snow but we were toasty warm inside the teardrop. Had the campground to ourselves probably due to the snow. The asphalt at some of the sites is getting pretty torn up and could use a refresh.
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December 2, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Always a great campground. Clean vault toilets
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November 9, 2023 Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
Had a great time camping 🏕️ out weather was great ! Just wish there was more trout in the river this time of year !!!
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November 3, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
It was a very pleasant experience. We went during mid week in October and the place was almost empty.…just the way we like it. We’ll be back!!
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October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: C
Lovely area. Good fishing.
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October 15, 2023 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
Been coming to fair and it’s awesome. The only 2 things that could been done to make it better if the camp host made sure there was toilet paper stocked and add WI-FI
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Po Box 1640, Kernville, CA 93238 United States
Elevation: 1,086 ft
Off of 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. From Kernville go north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 for
16 mi to ...
Off of 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. From Kernville go north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 for
16 mi to the campground.
Fairview Campground is accessible via Highway 99 and Highway 178. From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, travel east on Highway 178 to reach Lake Isabella, then take Highway 155 around the lake to Kernville.
The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 52.5 mi · over 1 hr (90 min)
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Population: 857
Nearby city: Porterville, CA
Approx. 31 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,661 ft
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Kernville, CA
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