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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
Daniel M
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
What a great trip!
Carre C
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: B
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
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: B
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
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A
Great little spot. Had a wonderful and relaxing trip here. The stars were extraordinary!
Julia K
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
Beautiful area, loved the river in our “backyard” at the campsite.
nick n
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: B
We had a great time and will definitely be coming back!
Kevin C
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: C
The camp spots are great, the river right next to the campground and McNallys a short walk away for food or supplies. Just careful of the potholes in the road, especially at night or when entering/exiting at the same time opposite another vehicle
Lori H
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: C
This campground is a favorite of my family. They really need to go through and fill the potholes.
Bryan A
VerifiedDecember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
Location was perfect. Very easy to go to and to find. The sound of nature is so calming. Flowing river plus winds moving the leaves, birds singing, it was just great. I love the water provided by the NF. Vault toilet is good, though we didn't really use it.
I just wish they have a separate collection container for recycling products such as water bottles.
Joelhey B
VerifiedDecember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
The campground is clean and well maintained by the camphost who is very kind and friendly to the campers! She has been very attentive to everyone. The camp sites are well spaced between neighbors. The vault toilet seats however need to be changed. Our site #16 was awesome! We had our own river front with sandy area to put our chairs while watching kids play in the water. It was very windy when we stayed during thanksgiving week so be prepared if forecast says so because there’s no cover from it if you are tent camping. It can get really chilly too! Luckily, campfire restrictions were lifted that week. Overall, it was a very fun experience!
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
