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About Fairview Campground
Number of accommodations: 53
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
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Reviews (201)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Nina D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
Beautiful campsite! We stayed close to the river which had SO much water rushing by right now. It was beautiful and just a little scary. There’s not a ton of shade so bring a canopy or something of the like if you can!
Bob H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: C
Watch out for the potholes when turning into Fairview Campground and while in there. Worst potholes ever this year.
Bob H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: C
For 25 years I been coming to Fairview Camp Ground for the pass several years I have complained about the potholes on the drive entrance and in the campsites. this year probably had the worst potholes ever and could damage my vehicle. The rest rooms were clean but 1 weekend there was NO paper in the men’s restroom for 2 days.
Yasbel O
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: B
👍🏻
Alondra P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: C
It was not what I expected
Alondra P
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: C
It wasn’t what I was expected
Guy H
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: B
The bad first: Neighbor playing loud music - didn't play it past 10:00 (good).although it made the evening unpleasant. We rented three tent spots. One of the spots must've been in the midst of repair as the picnic bench was unusable - we got by with just two benches so it was OK.
The good: The restrooms were clean. Large-ish community area in the center of the loop with courteous folks playing games.
The campground is a ways up the road from Kernville but there is general store, burger place, and restaurant nearby. I recommend the campground.
Laszlo M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: C
Dirty restroom, bad smell in the neighbour campsites.
Lorraine F
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
Pit toilets were fairly clean of trash and had ample toilet paper available, but had not had pit’s cleaned out in some time and the odor and flies were starting to be bothersome smell wafting at campsite 😵💫
Noise level was not managed by host manager… one particular camp site had music blaring all day and well after dark. I don’t know what they used to power those speakers but it was like we were at a concert instead of relaxing next to the River trying to enjoy nature
Would stay here again if I could be certain that the noise level was within reasonable decibels
Jason C
VerifiedOctober 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
Location Fairview Campground
Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States
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 miles 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.
Elevation: 1086 feet
16 mi drive to downtown Kernville (about 24 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
