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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
Edward M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
Amazing, well kept.
Monica L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: B
My family had a great time! There was 12 of us .The weather was great and we had great campsite all right next to eachother. The only down fall was we couldn't have a campfire and the kids really looked forward to roasting marshmallows to make s"mores. But our overall experience was very pleasant. We will definitely be back next year. The host was great ...never bothered us.
Monica L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: B
Had a great time!!! Will definitely be back next year.
Monica L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: B
My family had a awesome time. Definitely will be back!!
Anna K
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
Good campground, no electrical, bathrooms are primitive. It was a bit of a far drive from the main road. But the stars were beautiful at night and the campsite was not to far from the 100 giants trail.
Helida N
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: C
What a great location! We were right by the river, and I wish we had stayed longer. We will definitely be returning :)
Karin G
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B
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
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A
Got an RV site but was able to tent camp at the site and plenty of vehicle parking.
Beth T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A
Bathrooms were clean. Easy access to trash bins. Campsite pretty clean
Valerie D
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
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.
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
