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About Fairview Campground
Number of accommodations: 53
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
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Reviews (201)
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.
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
Edward M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
Amazing, well kept.
Mark V
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: C
We had two sights, 17 and 18. lots of shade at 18 none at 17, both were great sights right on the river, water was perfect for to play on all day. Apparently late august is the perfect time of the year up there.
We will definitely be going back.👍🏼👍🏼
Brian T
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Always fun
bruce s
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: C
Restrooms and sites clean......a lot of smoke from fires when we were there. Left a day early.
David O
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
Great place to disconnect from all world.
Cold nights during November! Just be warned. Otherwise, quite pleasant temperatures during the day.
The roads north to the national park or to the forests are closed due to post fire works.
Brandan H
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
All about the spot you get here. River spots are exponentially better than the rest and made out trip truly spectacular.
Stephen H
VerifiedApril 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
The on-site staff excellent. Great location. Bathrooms clean and in good condition. Needs more shade.
John H
VerifiedApril 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Campground was clean and well-maintained. The host and maintenance people were around working on the facilities most of the time when we were there. It's great to have Johnny McNally's and the market and hamburger stand right next door in case you want to skip a day of cooking or get a drink. Ice was always available at the market to refill your coolers. Every place we went was dog-friendly including the market and the outside patios of the restaurant and burger stand. The Air Force makes runs a few hundred feet overhead a few times a day during the week, which makes for something different. An overall great place.
Carlos N
VerifiedApril 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Space 18. Great spot. Good shade and riverfront.
daniel f
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
The hosts were super friendly and helpful! Bathrooms were super clean and well maintained. What a great location to access some of the areas hidden gems! We’ll be back!
Location Fairview Campground
Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States
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 miles 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.
Elevation: 1086 feet
16 mi drive to downtown Kernville (about 24 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
