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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%
28
1
4.5%
24

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

thomas t

Verified

November 22, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: A

4

Trip was good except that the water out of the campground faucets ha a strange taste to it and was a light color of brown or yellow.

thomas t

Verified

November 22, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: A

4

Trip was good except that the water out of the campground faucets ha a strange taste to it and was a light color of brown or yellow.

Christopher M

Verified

October 22, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: C

2

The campground is not bad at all. However, there was so much trash around our camp. It's a shared responsibility between the campers when they use the spots and the host to clean up after campers who have missed the mark. I would go again but would try to reserve the sites that are shadded by trees in the middle of the Camp ground.

Christopher M

Verified

October 22, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: C

2

The campground is not bad at all. However, there was so much trash around our camp. It's a shared responsibility between the campers when they use the spots and the host to clean up after campers who have missed the mark. I would go again but would try to reserve the sites that are shadded by trees in the middle of the Camp ground.

John L

Verified

August 7, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: A

5

This was the first year in years that I’ve gone to headquarters and it was clean, quiet and all or in order the camp was great in years

John L

Verified

August 7, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: A

5

This was the first year in years that I’ve gone to headquarters and it was clean, quiet and all or in order the camp was great in years

Kiyoshi K

Verified

August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

3

Had a good time.

Kiyoshi K

Verified

August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

3

Had a good time.

Isahak E

Verified

July 31, 2024 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Yurt

5

Beautiful place very close to the market and downtown. A very nice swimming area. We highly recommend it.

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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