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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

Jessica C

Verified

June 3, 2024 Stayed at: 029, Loop: A

4

Great site close to the river. Shops and restaurants are close by but the campsite still feels remote and serene, giving you the best of both worlds. Drop toilets are smellier than most but this is a great option for the price.

Tom H

Verified

May 24, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

4

Why not put all the extra sand in site 22 into site 23 the big gully.

Tom H

Verified

May 24, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

4

Why not put all the extra sand in site 22 into site 23 the big gully.

Sherryl H

Verified

May 14, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

The camp host was so nice and accommodating! The site was beautiful! We’re coming back in September…only draw back was parking for our truck, the 5th wheel took up almost the entire spot and it’s only 24”

Sherryl H

Verified

May 14, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

The camp host was so nice and accommodating! The site was beautiful! We’re coming back in September…only draw back was parking for our truck, the 5th wheel took up almost the entire spot and it’s only 24”

Ivan O

Verified

May 1, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

1

Entire site #28 is completely covered in tall grasses. One corner has a large sinkhole. It should not be available to reserve

Ivan O

Verified

May 1, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

1

Entire site #28 is completely covered in tall grasses. One corner has a large sinkhole. It should not be available to reserve

jacky a

Verified

April 23, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: C

5

Beautiful, well-kept campsite by the river. Host was very helpful, she accommodated us to another campsite # by the river since we got there early enough. She checked in on us and my dogs, very nice lady.

jacky a

Verified

April 23, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: C

5

Beautiful, well-kept campsite by the river. Host was very helpful, she accommodated us to another campsite # by the river since we got there early enough. She checked in on us and my dogs, very nice lady.

Ken S

Verified

April 18, 2024 Stayed at: 038, Loop: B

5

This is a well-maintained, looked after camp. Located just a few miles above Kernville not too close, but close enough that a trip to Kernville to pick up supplies is not a day trip. On a scale of 1 to 10 the camp hostess Deborah rates an unequivocal 10, without question the best host/hostess, I have ever dealt with it one of these camps.

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 3, 2026

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