Evan G
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
The campsites are really nice. Being so close to the river is such an excellent experience.
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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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August 11, 2026 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
The campsites are really nice. Being so close to the river is such an excellent experience.
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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: B
The river was beautiful. Bathrooms clean and stocked. Had a great time.
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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: C
Thanks to Randy he's the Best camphost we've had here in awhile. Aside from that. I've been to campgrounds managed by this company and the pit toilets are the fullest I've ever seen in all my years of camping. The worst. And people throw trash in pit toilets. This company should put signs up at the restroom Boards so MAYBE people would follow rules. Like not throwing trash in pit toilets. How can they even get pumped out? Their disgusting. This company is doing the same at other campgrounds too. It's NOT the camphost fault.
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 044, Loop: B
Such a great campground right next to the river!
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September 15, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: B
Had a great time. But a few of the site in loop B have a lot of overgrown areas that scrape sides of rv and truck. This could use a little trimming. The host was very kind and helpful.
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September 18, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
Wonderful location. Sites are very sandy so a little difficult to keep tent grounded. Very windy certain times of day. Military jets do come through regularly on some days. Lots of hiking trails right near by with easy access. River is fantastic and perfect for tubing and fishing. Note there is no WiFi/cell service. McNally’s is within walking distance and they have a small store for ice, beer, etc. Steak house is highly rated but only open limited days. They also have a hamburger shack that is wonderful. There is very little shade to none on most of the river edge sites so a pop up shade is necessary for comfort. No showers, and there are vault toilets. Potable water spouts with easy access from the sites. Highly recommend.
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September 22, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
Campground was very quiet and clean. River access was easy and our campsite was perfect for our 25 ft travel trailer and truck. #19
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September 23, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
Camp host wasn’t doing his job. Restrooms were constantly running out of toilet papers. He did not refill toilet paper twice a day (morning & late afternoon) like he should. The constant fear of no toilet paper was a real struggle.
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October 5, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: C
It was a nice spot space 21 has no shade what’s so ever so luckily we got to change our space but the host Randy was very rude to us during check in . There was no email about a fire ban when we went but luckily we had our propane stove . Very nice close to river the most we saw were lizards no bears deers or snakes
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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