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Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

40 total sites

About Headquarters

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
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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 Yurt
6 guests · Campfire
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 004, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 006, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 010, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 012, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 015, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 019, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 020, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 024, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 025, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
✨ 031, Loop: Yurt Yurt
6 guests · Campfire
🚐 032, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 035, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 036, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 039, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 042, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 043, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (576)

What Guests Are Saying

Headquarters Campground offers a charming and family-friendly atmosphere, with clean facilities and attentive hosts, particularly Candace, who enhances the camping experience. Many families cherish their time here, enjoying the beautiful river access and the peaceful surroundings. While there are some concerns about water quality and restroom conditions, overall, visitors appreciate the campground's beauty and are eager to return.

Review Summary

4.2
576 reviews
5
57.6%
332
4
21.7%
125
3
10.8%
62
2
5.6%
32
1
4.3%
25

Jill M

Verified

June 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: A

3

Thought campfires were not allowed. Observed campsite who had fire burning morning and night.

Jessica H

Verified

June 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A

5

Great place to be able to float in the river along side the campground. Host is super cool and interactive. Remember, no showers available and only has vault toilets. Check your campsite location to see what fits you best. Some have more shade than others while some have lots of large rocks all throughout. Keep your food and personal items locked at night to keep out critters. Also, no cell service at all so perfect spot to really separate yourself from the world. About 10 minutes into town to get basically anything you need. There is also a small general store closer to the campground.

Jill M

Verified

June 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: A

3

Thought campfires were not allowed. Observed campsite who had fire burning morning and night.

Jessica H

Verified

June 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A

5

Great place to be able to float in the river along side the campground. Host is super cool and interactive. Remember, no showers available and only has vault toilets. Check your campsite location to see what fits you best. Some have more shade than others while some have lots of large rocks all throughout. Keep your food and personal items locked at night to keep out critters. Also, no cell service at all so perfect spot to really separate yourself from the world. About 10 minutes into town to get basically anything you need. There is also a small general store closer to the campground.

Jose O

Verified

June 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: A

5

Headquarters is one of the best campgrounds there is in the sequoia national park at the Kern river there is so much to do! Hiking, fishing trails and just enjoy nature

Jose O

Verified

June 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: A

5

Headquarters is one of the best campgrounds there is in the sequoia national park at the Kern river there is so much to do! Hiking, fishing trails and just enjoy nature

Pamela L

Verified

June 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: A

5

Camp host was excellent. Sad no charcoal or wood fires, but that's the drought's fault. Campsites and Yurts great. Too bad the water source at yurt 31 was out, but things happen. Site was clean on arrival despite coming the day after a holiday. We cleaned up after ourselves too. Other campers were appropriate. We white water rafted during the day, it was great. Close to great hikes and 100 giants(redwoods)

Pamela L

Verified

June 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: A

5

Camp host was excellent. Sad no charcoal or wood fires, but that's the drought's fault. Campsites and Yurts great. Too bad the water source at yurt 31 was out, but things happen. Site was clean on arrival despite coming the day after a holiday. We cleaned up after ourselves too. Other campers were appropriate. We white water rafted during the day, it was great. Close to great hikes and 100 giants(redwoods)

William B

Verified

June 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

2

The host was over bearing. He harassed us every other day. He was very rude. He woke us up before dawn. He argued with my children when i was in the restroom.

William B

Verified

June 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

2

The host was over bearing. He harassed us every other day. He was very rude. He woke us up before dawn. He argued with my children when i was in the restroom.

Location & Directions for Headquarters

Po Box 1640, Kernville, CA 93238 United States

Elevation: 850 ft

Nearest town

Kernville, CA - 3.9 mi

About 8 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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Population: 857

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Porterville, CA

Approx. 37 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 2,661 ft

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