Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: A
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.
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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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July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: A
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.
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July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
It’s worth the drive. It takes us 2 1/2 hrs.
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July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A
Some nice spots close to the river. I recommend you bring a canopy for shade.
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July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
Bring stuff to enjoy the river
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July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: C
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.
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July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
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++
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July 23, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
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!
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August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
Although the spot is Nice along the river, the place is crowded with cockroaches as soon as the evening sets in.
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August 6, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
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.
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August 11, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
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 .
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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