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About Headquarters

Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

Number of accommodations: 40

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

40 Sites Available

Site
Price
002, Loop: Yurt
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
004, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
010, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
019, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
024, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
031, Loop: Yurt
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
035, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
039, Loop: B
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (531)

What Guests Are Saying

Headquarters Campground boasts a fantastic location next to the river, providing a beautiful and peaceful setting for campers. Visitors praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendliness of the camp hosts, who were helpful and accommodating. While some mentioned minor issues, such as closed restrooms and the need for trash cans, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing intentions to return.

Review Summary

4.2
531 reviews
5
56.3%
299
4
23.0%
122
3
10.9%
58
2
5.3%
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1
4.5%
24

Michael M

Verified

February 24, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

5

please improve the cel phone coverage

Jeromy M

Verified

February 23, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: A

5

Great place. Stay at least once a year.

Jeromy M

Verified

February 23, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: A

5

Great place. Stay at least once a year.

Bradley M

Verified

February 11, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: C

5

Great campground. The host, Randy, was extremely helpful with a mix-up in my campsite number. A peaceful and relaxing environment!

Bradley M

Verified

February 11, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: C

5

Great campground. The host, Randy, was extremely helpful with a mix-up in my campsite number. A peaceful and relaxing environment!

Barrie P

Verified

January 10, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

5

This campground was great. The sites along the water with the mountains across the road make for a really cozy camp. Unfortunately, we didn't see or catch any fish, so that was a let down. We camped here late December, and enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. Kernville was a pleasantly surprising community and we got some great hot food from the grocery store.
Also, the campground host was great. He made us feel right at home and made a positive impact on our stay.

Barrie P

Verified

January 10, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

5

This campground was great. The sites along the water with the mountains across the road make for a really cozy camp. Unfortunately, we didn't see or catch any fish, so that was a let down. We camped here late December, and enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. Kernville was a pleasantly surprising community and we got some great hot food from the grocery store.
Also, the campground host was great. He made us feel right at home and made a positive impact on our stay.

Michael K

Verified

January 6, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Yurt

5

Good amenities and a nice campground, a lot colder at night than the weather forecast said thought so come prepared. Yurt was dusty and sandy but that's to be expected.

Michael K

Verified

January 6, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Yurt

5

Good amenities and a nice campground, a lot colder at night than the weather forecast said thought so come prepared. Yurt was dusty and sandy but that's to be expected.

William P

Verified

December 8, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: C

5

Great site and location. Fishing was a little tough due to super cold and high water levels

Location Headquarters

Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.7963 / -118.45

Elevation: 850 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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