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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
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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
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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
5
52.3%
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4
30.1%
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6.8%
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Linus S

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July 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A

5

I really enjoyed this campsite. It was close to the trails and was well maintained.

Valerie D

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July 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A

5

Fairview is my favorite campground when I visit the Kern River. The campsites are large, offering plenty of room to spread out and relax without being right next to your neighbor, and the camp host was friendly and did a great job keeping the area clean and welcoming.

One thing to note—there are a few large potholes in the asphalt on the campground road. It didn’t affect my stay, but it might be something to keep an eye on, especially for larger RVs. Fairview continues to be a peaceful and beautiful place to camp and I’m already looking forward to my trip next year!

Todd Y

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A

5

This campground is our favorite! You can’t beat camping next to the river.

William B

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July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: B

5

Nice and quiet. Relaxing. Looking forward to coming back!

James M

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July 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: C

2

It was pretty hot, not much privacy at the camp sites, and the creek bed was really rocky

Lori H

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July 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: C

5

We love coming up to Fairview. Our family has been going for 41 years. I wish your season would extend to Thanksgiving weekend like it used to.

Jutta R

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June 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C

5

Sehr schöner Campingplatz mit Badestellen am Kern River.

Doug C

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June 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: C

4

Paving at campsite was very broken up and uneven. Camp host was great

Liam G

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June 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: B

5

Camp host was extremely friendly and helpful. Campground was clean and well maintained. Will definitely camp there again!

Julia G

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May 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

5

The camp is absolutely beautiful with views all around and many great hikes close by. Close proximity to general store and WiFi access. Camp host is very nice. Will definitely be staying here again.

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

Map of Fairview Campground location at Kernville, CA, United States
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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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