Headquarters

Headquarters view
HEADQUARTERS
HEADQUARTERS
HEADQUARTERS
HEADQUARTERS

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

40 total sites

RV Sites

26 sites

Tent Sites

12 sites

Yurts

2 sites

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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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
Missing information?

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
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
004, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
Price not available
010, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
Price not available
019, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
024, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
031, Loop: Yurt Yurt
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
035, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
039, Loop: B Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (565)

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
565 reviews
5
57.2%
323
4
21.9%
124
3
11.0%
62
2
5.7%
32
1
4.2%
24

Heather S

Verified

November 6, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: A

4

Great campsite. Quite and clean. The host Deb is very attentive. Weather was great and river was calm.

Very sad to see the destruction that occurred this Spring to some of the best sites, but Deb assured us that they are securing funding and ramping up to make repairs.

It would be nice to see more signage around camp. We first pulled in and was unsure where our site was and went the wrong direction. Maps located online were not very useful. Additionally, it would be nice to know where the water spickets and trash are located (much overgrowth and spickets were hard to locate sometimes. The only trash can was at the front entrance, which was not bad and was a reason for a nice walk.

Vincent M

Verified

October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: C

4

Camp host, Debra, was so nice and welcoming. Campsite is beautiful and the fishing was prime. Caught several trout fly fishing (all rainbows). Unfortunately got bit by something the first night and got very sick so it cut our trip short.

Vincent M

Verified

October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: C

4

Camp host, Debra, was so nice and welcoming. Campsite is beautiful and the fishing was prime. Caught several trout fly fishing (all rainbows). Unfortunately got bit by something the first night and got very sick so it cut our trip short.

Garrett P

Verified

October 22, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

2

Campsite was falling apart, only space for 1 tent, the rest was the pad for parking and a solid slope down to the only spot for the tent. Bathrooms were not well maintained, fecal matter ON toilets not cleaned off after multiple days. Water was metallic at best. Campground was quiet and respectful, good fire pits and decent tables.

Stanley M

Verified

October 22, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A

4

Camp host was very helpful.

Stanley M

Verified

October 22, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A

4

Camp host was very helpful.

Garrett P

Verified

October 22, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

2

Campsite was falling apart, only space for 1 tent, the rest was the pad for parking and a solid slope down to the only spot for the tent. Bathrooms were not well maintained, fecal matter ON toilets not cleaned off after multiple days. Water was metallic at best. Campground was quiet and respectful, good fire pits and decent tables.

PRAKASH T

Verified

October 14, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: C

5

Great stay. Deb the campground host keeps the place exceptionally clean and is always available for questions. Love our stay.

PRAKASH T

Verified

October 14, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: C

5

Great stay. Deb the campground host keeps the place exceptionally clean and is always available for questions. Love our stay.

Jim-Miryam F

Verified

October 13, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: C

3

I like this location which is just 3+ miles from town. Fly fishing is usually better here than anywhere I've been up-river for years.

Location Headquarters

Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States

Elevation: 850 feet

Distance to downtown

3.9 mi drive to downtown Kernville (about 8 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 2, 2026

USDA Forest Service Logo
Managed by USDA Forest Service