Fairview Campground

Po Box 1640, Kernville, California, United States

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FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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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

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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)

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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%
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1
5.0%
10

Jasmine G

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December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: A

3

There’s a great hike at the Trail of 100 Giants as well as a natural water slide hidden down the road from it.

We also went white water rafting in Kernville. That was a lot of fun!

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)

Map of Fairview Campground location at Kernville, CA, United States
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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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