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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

casey j

Verified

October 19, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: C

5

Great location, the riverside sites are amazing!! It’s next to a busy road so you will hear cars a bit but this is obvious from the location/map.

Josh J

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: A

4

This place is magical and beautiful. The camp hosts Were amazing and helpful. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is because you’re not allowed to set up a campfire at all. Only propane and gas is allowed. Also keep in mind that this is very populated camp, you might end up on a night with a loud music.
There is an access to the river you can kayak and do all kinds of sports on the river. The place is just magical

Margie Z

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

3

Camp host was extremely nice and accommodating when asked to change our sites. Sites we originally reserved didn't have as much shade as we liked. Wish there were pics of the camp sites. But overall, we had a wonderful time.

Josh J

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: A

4

This place is magical and beautiful. The camp hosts Were amazing and helpful. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is because you’re not allowed to set up a campfire at all. Only propane and gas is allowed. Also keep in mind that this is very populated camp, you might end up on a night with a loud music.
There is an access to the river you can kayak and do all kinds of sports on the river. The place is just magical

Margie Z

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

3

Camp host was extremely nice and accommodating when asked to change our sites. Sites we originally reserved didn't have as much shade as we liked. Wish there were pics of the camp sites. But overall, we had a wonderful time.

Sarah S

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

The campsite was nice and clean and well maintained by the camp host, Gary. We love staying here and will certainly return soon.

Sarah S

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

The campsite was nice and clean and well maintained by the camp host, Gary. We love staying here and will certainly return soon.

Maria H

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: A

5

This was a great campsite with many shaded sites and direct access to river. Restrooms were maintained regularly and although it was Labor Day weekend it didn’t feel as crowded or loud as expected.

Maria H

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: A

5

This was a great campsite with many shaded sites and direct access to river. Restrooms were maintained regularly and although it was Labor Day weekend it didn’t feel as crowded or loud as expected.

Jovana S

Verified

August 16, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

Everything about this place is awesome 🤩

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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