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About Fairview Campground
Number of accommodations: 53
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Sebastian P
VerifiedOctober 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
Great campground location.
Evelyn M
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: C
Excelente
Nick G
VerifiedOctober 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: B
I have been camping at the Fairview Campground since the late '60s. Spend time there almost every year — 50+ years. The roads and pads at the campsite are in terrible shape — doesn't affect the camping experience — other than decades of the lack of maintenance will become very expensive to bring the campground into a proper condition; but this isn't why I am leaving a review . . .
The "quality" of the campground hosts varies from year to year. The campground host, Maury or Morrie (not sure of the spelling) is the absolute best host we have ever encountered at this campsite or the other campsites in the area. Hard working, pleasant guy!! I hope you give him this feedback.
Kevin O
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
Excellent spot super close to river bank. Ground is mostly flat, some large boulders in site. We fit three tents easily, fire pit was great to have. Would recommend this spot
Gabriele C
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Excellent and quiet place very clean and magical location
Christina C
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: C
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
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
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
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
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
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: A
Clean and safe!! The keeper Mauricio is amazingly kind and friendly!
Chad S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
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.
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