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FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

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 3.5 ft.

Available sites

53 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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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 availability.

53 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 006, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 011, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 012, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 014, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 015, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 017, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 019, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 021, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 022, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 023, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 030, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 031, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 035, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 036, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 038, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 039, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 043, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 044, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 047, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 049, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 050, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 051, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 052, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 053, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 054, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

209 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 209 reviews

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5 stars 51.2% (107)
4 stars 32.1% (67)
3 stars 6.7% (14)
2 stars 5.3% (11)
1 star 4.8% (10)

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Robin S

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: A

Great campground. Clean pit toilets, water stations every few campsites, easy access to river, and McNally's Burger Stand - a must visit, great milk shakes and food. Close to Sequioa NF - Trail of 100 Giants and a great waterfall short hike. Camp host kept things clean and tidy. Rangers and Sheriff's patrol so it felt safe. Good distance between camp sites. Even if you get a river site, don't expect to have the shoreline to yourselves - it is public and there for all to enjoy so we preferred a site off the water. There is ZERO reception. My only complaint IF I was camping in a tent, were all the generators that were running....some all night long.

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Gloria S

Verified

May 29, 2026 Stayed at: 040, Loop: B

This is a campsite we use to stay in for many years. We have not been there for over six years so it was like a little mini reunion. All was good and loved looking at the stars and satellites at night time.

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Bobby D

Verified

May 28, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: A

Our campsite #7 was right next to the river. Excellent spot if you want to river fish which we did and caught many rainbows. The facilities are clean and water is conveniently located throughout. The store and hamburger place next door was nice, we walked there a couple of times, they allowed us to use WiFi. There were fighter jets flying overhead during the day, which I thought was awesome. We visited sequoia national park one day, it was a very nice drive from the campsite. Will definitely go back. Some campsites don’t have a lot of shade, ours didn’t, but we had a canopy that worked great

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Roseann H

Verified

May 27, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: C

We had a great time here. Beautiful weather mild wind one day. Only internet is at the store close by if you need to check in or emails. Toilets were clean and stocked someone kept leaving the ladies door open after they used it and allowed flies to gather. Even though the toilet is well ventilated. Camp host was friendly and the campground was clean. I am a bit sad by having to pick up peoples trash left at the rivers edge after fishing. Beer and soda cans water bottles food wrappers. Etc. what is happening to society? Keep it nice for everyone to enjoy. Take your trash out with you please. We had more bites on power-bait than lures, the water was great for a cold plunge. It was a beautiful stay.

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Miguel L

Verified

May 24, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: B

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Miguel L

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May 24, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: B

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Miguel L

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May 24, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: B

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Michael E

Verified

May 24, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: A

Fairview Campground is a really nice place to camp. Many of the sites are right next to the river, providing quick access to fishing, swimming and just the beautiful sites and sounds of the Kern. There is also McNally's burger stand and general store right next to the campground. Go get a burger or breakfast burrito and enjoy. The Campground host was friendly and keeps the sites in order. Great camping experience.

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Alyn L

Verified

May 22, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: A

Close to the water and a flat spot for your tent. Not much shade but still a great site and great campground.

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amanda l

Verified

May 15, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A

Beautiful campground on the Kern. Toilets were clean. Campground host was friendly and helpful. Perfect location for fishing. We definitely will be returning. McNally’s restaurant and general store adds convenience you otherwise won’t have.

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Location & Directions for Fairview Campground

Po Box 1640, Kernville, CA 93238 United States

Elevation: 1,086 ft

Getting There

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 ...

Nearest town

Kernville, CA - 16 mi

About 24 min to downtown

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.

Near Sequoia National Park

The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 52.5 mi · over 1 hr (90 min)

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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