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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
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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

Diana M

Verified

March 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

The site and campground was perfect! The host did an amazing job keeping up the campground. She was friendly and very helpful. She really cares. We really enjoyed the stay and will definitely come back. Even as we were packing and cleaning up, she offered to take our trash bags out to help. I thought it was very kind of her. Thanks Headquarters campground! See you soon!

Diana M

Verified

March 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

The site and campground was perfect! The host did an amazing job keeping up the campground. She was friendly and very helpful. She really cares. We really enjoyed the stay and will definitely come back. Even as we were packing and cleaning up, she offered to take our trash bags out to help. I thought it was very kind of her. Thanks Headquarters campground! See you soon!

Angela P

Verified

March 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

5

Clean campground. Great host. Site 22 is prime location, right by the river with a small beach area.

Angela P

Verified

March 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

5

Clean campground. Great host. Site 22 is prime location, right by the river with a small beach area.

Michael M

Verified

February 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

5

Friendly staff, clean campground

Michael M

Verified

February 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

5

Friendly staff, clean campground

Alejandra C

Verified

February 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

5

We stayed at site #35 and it was perfect for our vehicle and roof top tent. The host was extremely nice and hand bundles of wood for $8.00 and maintained the pit toilets clean. Our site was right by the river, however I will say if you are planning to stay at this particular site there is room for one tent since the ground is not leveled the closer you get to the river. There was no service, however there was cellphone service in town. Overall, we had a great time and were happy that the town was no more than 10 minutes away which allowed us to get food and drinks easily.

Alejandra C

Verified

February 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

5

We stayed at site #35 and it was perfect for our vehicle and roof top tent. The host was extremely nice and hand bundles of wood for $8.00 and maintained the pit toilets clean. Our site was right by the river, however I will say if you are planning to stay at this particular site there is room for one tent since the ground is not leveled the closer you get to the river. There was no service, however there was cellphone service in town. Overall, we had a great time and were happy that the town was no more than 10 minutes away which allowed us to get food and drinks easily.

Wesley J

Verified

February 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: C

4

Restrooms Clean, Helpful Host, Good Fishing

Wesley J

Verified

February 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: C

4

Restrooms Clean, Helpful Host, Good Fishing

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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