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Fairview Campground

Po Box 1640, Kernville, California, United States

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FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND

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

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Currently open - Mar 27 to Nov 21

Rates, Sites & Availability

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53 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: A
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🚐 003, Loop: A
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🚐 004, Loop: A
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🚐 005, Loop: A
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⛺ 006, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 007, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 008, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 009, Loop: A
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🚐 010, Loop: A
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⛺ 011, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 012, Loop: A
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🚐 013, Loop: A
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⛺ 014, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 015, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 016, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 017, Loop: C
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🚐 018, Loop: C
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🚐 019, Loop: C
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🚐 020, Loop: C
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⛺ 021, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 022, Loop: C
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🚐 023, Loop: C
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🚐 024, Loop: C
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🚐 025, Loop: C
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🚐 026, Loop: C
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🚐 027, Loop: C
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🚐 028, Loop: C
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🚐 029, Loop: C
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⛺ 030, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 031, Loop: C
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🚐 032, Loop: C
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🚐 033, Loop: C
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🚐 034, Loop: C
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⛺ 035, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 036, Loop: B
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🚐 037, Loop: B
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⛺ 038, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 039, Loop: B
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🚐 040, Loop: B
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🚐 041, Loop: B
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🚐 042, Loop: B
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⛺ 043, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 044, Loop: B
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🚐 045, Loop: B
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🚐 046, Loop: B
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🚐 047, Loop: B
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🚐 048, Loop: B
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⛺ 049, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 050, Loop: B
No Hookups
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⛺ 051, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 052, Loop: B
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🚐 053, Loop: B
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🚐 054, Loop: B
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Reviews (176)

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What Guests Are Saying

Fairview Campground offers a stunning location with spacious and clean campsites, many right next to the river, perfect for family activities like fishing and tubing. The camp amenities, including clean bathrooms and friendly hosts, enhance the overall experience. However, some visitors reported issues with wasps and minor inconveniences with campground management, but these did not significantly detract from the enjoyment for most guests.

Review Summary

4.2
176 reviews
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52.3%
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4
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Helida N

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August 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: C

5

What a great location! We were right by the river, and I wish we had stayed longer. We will definitely be returning :)

Karin G

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August 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B

5

Beautiful RUSHING river right at this site. Not for playing in, but it is stunning. The Trail of 100 Giants is not too far from here and was an incredible display of sequoias!

Paul F

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July 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A

5

Got an RV site but was able to tent camp at the site and plenty of vehicle parking.

Beth T

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July 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A

5

Bathrooms were clean. Easy access to trash bins. Campsite pretty clean

Valerie D

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July 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

5

Fairview is my favorite campground near the Kern River. Elevation is higher so it's not as hot as it would be down by Kernville. The campground is right next to Johnny McNally's Lodge, that has the best restaurant, burger stand and little store. A few miles up the road is the 100 Giants Trail (sequoia trees), Dome Rock, Peppermint Falls, Rock slides and diving rocks. The past couple years the river has been low enough to play and tube right out of your campsite at Fairview.

JESSICA H

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July 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B

2

Nice place to stay if you own a rv.

Daniel M

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June 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C

5

What a great trip!

Carre C

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June 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: B

4

The camp host was friendly and kept the facilities clean. Many of the picnic tables were in need of repair or replacement. The number of RV guests constantly running their generators was annoying.

Rosa T

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June 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: B

4

If you like a beautiful river and nature you are good. Bring your own shade as tree sites are very limited. Amber the site hosted is very approachable and accommodating. It was a + experience. Will be coming back.

Conor J

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June 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

5

Great little spot. Had a wonderful and relaxing trip here. The stars were extraordinary!

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.9286 / -118.491

Elevation: 1086 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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