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Fairview Campground

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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
No Hookups
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🚐 003, Loop: A
No Hookups
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🚐 004, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: A
No Hookups
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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
No Hookups
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🚐 010, Loop: A
No Hookups
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011, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: A
No Hookups
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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
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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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
No Hookups
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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
No Hookups
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🚐 029, Loop: C
No Hookups
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030, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 031, Loop: C
No Hookups
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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
No Hookups
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🚐 037, Loop: B
No Hookups
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038, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 039, Loop: B
No Hookups
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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
No Hookups
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🚐 045, Loop: B
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🚐 046, Loop: B
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🚐 047, Loop: B
No Hookups
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🚐 048, Loop: B
No Hookups
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049, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: B
No Hookups
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051, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: B
No Hookups
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🚐 053, Loop: B
No Hookups
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🚐 054, Loop: B
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Reviews (176)

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%
92
4
30.1%
53
3
6.8%
12
2
5.7%
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Christina C

Verified

September 4, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: C

1

Site was trashed, small and neighbors were bumping loud annoying music, not to mention had glass bottles all over. So this campground is a free for all, rules don't apply. I wont be back. Never seen the camp host.

Benny S

Verified

September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: A

4

We camped (with tents) in spots 6 & 7. Spot 7 is closer to the river but 6 is not far away. The campgrounds are spacious, with bathrooms and fresh water within walking distance. We were close to good fishing spots and great swimming spots too. The burger stand and general store came in handy on a few occasions. We camped during the week, Tuesday thru Thursday and it was quiet and not over-crowded. Go there on the weekend or a holiday and it's packed with people and noisy. Just thought I'd add that in case you're looking for a quiet get away or not.....It was hot, to be expected, and we couldn't make a sandwich without the bees swarming us - it was really bad. But, that's camping for you, it aint' gonna be perfect in every way. Otherwise, we had a great time. We love Kern River and we can't wait to return.

Jose A

Verified

August 25, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: C

5

We have visited this location on several occasions and have consistently enjoyed our experiences. All necessary amenities are conveniently situated within walking distance, including an exceptional burger establishment, a well-stocked store, and a restaurant featuring a bar and live musical performances.

Maria M

Verified

August 12, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: A

5

Clean and safe!! The keeper Mauricio is amazingly kind and friendly!

Chad S

Verified

August 12, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: A

5

8/2 - 8/4 2024. Campground 8. Spacious for 3 tents. Bushes separate site from neighbors. Not a lot of shade, but looked like more shade compared to sites closer to the river. Campground 4 was behind us and looked like it had way more shade but closer to the road. The river level was knee to waist high but the current was strong so we stayed by the banks. We saw other people tubing. We drove to Riverside Park to go tubing. Would definitely come again if I can get a spot.

Isain R

Verified

August 11, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B

5

Amazing campground, had an incredible time with my family and puppy . Cant wait to come back. Its clean well organized the camp manager was super helpful and the sites to see and swim .
100 stars if i could .

lauren j

Verified

August 6, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: C

4

Nice campground, this was a return trip but first time in this particular site. I made the reservation months ago and when we arrived, the camp host came to the site stating that we had to pay for a second vehicle on the site. The reservation said 6 people and 2 vehicles and so this didnt seem right.I just questioned him regarding this as anyone can walk up and ask for cash in a campground. He had on a t shirt that stated some other company name, not reservation.gov, nothing that made me think he belonged in this capacity to collect money. He was VERY loud and argumentative about the second vehicle payment. He did give us time to go re check the website re this policy, and of course we did pay. He did apologize later and told me that another lady had given him such a hassle about the payment collection for second vehicles that he had to call the cops recently. I think it very unfair to put the camp host and the guests in this position. This should be MORE CLEARLY stated on the site and in the reservation reminders that are sent. Many people book months in advance and may not be aware of the need for extra vehicle payment!!!! It would also be helpful to clearly post this at the entrance to camp. Other than that, the place was clean nice river access, bathrooms clean. We enjoyed our time here very much. I just really want someone there to make a change to that vehicle payment policy so as not to cause this kind of miscommunication and conflict between host and guests.

Frank L

Verified

August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

1

Although the spot is Nice along the river, the place is crowded with cockroaches as soon as the evening sets in.

Ashley F

Verified

July 23, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: C

5

What an amazing place! The pictures don’t do it justice at all. The river is so close, clear and beautiful! This site especially has so much shade! Our new favorite spot!

Andrew I

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B

5

The host, Mauricio, was very nice and helpful when I had questions about the campsite. This was my second time coming to the campsite and I would book it again. There is minimal shade so you bring your canopy. The river was right next to the campsite which was perfect for the 100-degree weather. The bathroom was well maintained and surprisingly it did not smell bad. Whatever chemical they are using for the odor freaking works! A++

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

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Last updated: June 13, 2026

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