Fairview Campground

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FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

53 total sites

RV Sites

39 sites

Tent Sites

14 sites

About Fairview Campground

Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.

Number of accommodations: 53

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 27 to Nov 21

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

53 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 004, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
006, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
007, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
008, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 009, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
011, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 012, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 013, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
014, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
015, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
016, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 017, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
021, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 022, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 023, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 024, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 025, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 026, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 027, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 028, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 029, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
030, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 031, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 032, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 033, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 034, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
035, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 036, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 037, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
038, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 039, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 040, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 041, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 042, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
043, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 044, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 045, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 046, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 047, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 048, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
049, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 050, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
051, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 052, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 053, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 054, Loop: B RV
No Hookups

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.

Review Summary

4.2
201 reviews
5
51.7%
104
4
31.8%
64
3
6.0%
12
2
5.5%
11
1
5.0%
10

Ashley B

Verified

July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: A

5

An awesome experience. The person on site was nice and friendly. He really went above and beyond to assure everyone at the campsite was helped.

judy m

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: C

5

It’s worth the drive. It takes us 2 1/2 hrs.

William P

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A

5

Some nice spots close to the river. I recommend you bring a canopy for shade.

Jeffrey P

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: A

5

Bring stuff to enjoy the river

Thomas R

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: C

3

I've been here a handful of times and enjoy the location. There is no reception and I hope it stays that way. Not many animals aside from bugs, bees, birds (chatty and will grab food) , squirrels, and raccoons that will grab food items if left out at night.
Most of the picnic benches are beyond repair and shameful.
Toilets have friendly flies that kinda tickle. It would be great if the toilet doors would lock, I prefer to have my morning routine alone and not with strangers. It's nice that some people bring incense sticks, the smells are not natural. Some of y'all need help.

Andrew I

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B

5

The host, Mauricio, was very nice and helpful when I had questions about the campsite. This was my second time coming to the campsite and I would book it again. There is minimal shade so you bring your canopy. The river was right next to the campsite which was perfect for the 100-degree weather. The bathroom was well maintained and surprisingly it did not smell bad. Whatever chemical they are using for the odor freaking works! A++

Ashley F

Verified

July 23, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: C

5

What an amazing place! The pictures don’t do it justice at all. The river is so close, clear and beautiful! This site especially has so much shade! Our new favorite spot!

Frank L

Verified

August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

1

Although the spot is Nice along the river, the place is crowded with cockroaches as soon as the evening sets in.

lauren j

Verified

August 6, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: C

4

Nice campground, this was a return trip but first time in this particular site. I made the reservation months ago and when we arrived, the camp host came to the site stating that we had to pay for a second vehicle on the site. The reservation said 6 people and 2 vehicles and so this didnt seem right.I just questioned him regarding this as anyone can walk up and ask for cash in a campground. He had on a t shirt that stated some other company name, not reservation.gov, nothing that made me think he belonged in this capacity to collect money. He was VERY loud and argumentative about the second vehicle payment. He did give us time to go re check the website re this policy, and of course we did pay. He did apologize later and told me that another lady had given him such a hassle about the payment collection for second vehicles that he had to call the cops recently. I think it very unfair to put the camp host and the guests in this position. This should be MORE CLEARLY stated on the site and in the reservation reminders that are sent. Many people book months in advance and may not be aware of the need for extra vehicle payment!!!! It would also be helpful to clearly post this at the entrance to camp. Other than that, the place was clean nice river access, bathrooms clean. We enjoyed our time here very much. I just really want someone there to make a change to that vehicle payment policy so as not to cause this kind of miscommunication and conflict between host and guests.

Isain R

Verified

August 11, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B

5

Amazing campground, had an incredible time with my family and puppy . Cant wait to come back. Its clean well organized the camp manager was super helpful and the sites to see and swim .
100 stars if i could .

Location Fairview Campground

Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

16 mi drive to downtown Kernville (about 24 min)

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Last updated: September 12, 2026

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