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26 sites
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12 sites
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About Headquarters
Number of accommodations: 40
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
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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.
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
Jim-Miryam F
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: C
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.
Kevin G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C
Would have been nice to know the loop was closed and sites were missing
Kevin G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C
Would have been nice to know the loop was closed and sites were missing
Thomas D
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: A
I love the proximity to the water. The campsites are well spaced out which gives enough privacy for everyone. The camp hosts are nice and there is no loud music playing.
Thomas D
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: A
I love the proximity to the water. The campsites are well spaced out which gives enough privacy for everyone. The camp hosts are nice and there is no loud music playing.
Andreas G
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
We had a great site next to the river which had good late-afternoon shade. The sound of the river rushing by was awesome (it was high water). We had a Monday-Wed reservation, so the place was nearly empty, and quiet. Everything was clean, including the vault toilets, (though they still didn't smell all that great). There was a huge trash container that we couldn't figure out how to open more than about 4 inches, but we still managed to get our trash into it. Overall, a good experience.
Andreas G
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
We had a great site next to the river which had good late-afternoon shade. The sound of the river rushing by was awesome (it was high water). We had a Monday-Wed reservation, so the place was nearly empty, and quiet. Everything was clean, including the vault toilets, (though they still didn't smell all that great). There was a huge trash container that we couldn't figure out how to open more than about 4 inches, but we still managed to get our trash into it. Overall, a good experience.
Kelly R
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
Our spot at Headquarters was incredible! We were fortunate to secure a spot on the Kern River! It felt so private, and we loved seeing the mountains from one side and hearing the roaring River from the other side!
Kelly R
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
Our spot at Headquarters was incredible! We were fortunate to secure a spot on the Kern River! It felt so private, and we loved seeing the mountains from one side and hearing the roaring River from the other side!
Michelle P
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: C
We had a group of 10, so we were lucky enough to reserve sites #11 & #14. It worked out perfectly because the two sites were side by side, and near the restroom. The restroom was far enough where it didn’t bother us with other campers walking by, nor did it smell. The restroom was clean and was stocked daily by the friendly camp host. The only downside was it was a single standing vault restroom.
Our sites were also close enough to the river, maybe 100 feet(?) The water was still flowing pretty heavily and high, so we couldn’t really get in. We weren’t too far from Isabella Lake either, so we took the short drive and got in the water there.
We did venture into town on Sunday for Father’s Day. Kernville is a short 3-4 mile drive from the campground and you can always pick up last minute or forgotten supplies.
There is no cell service at the campground, but only a short distance (.5 mi) to the closest store there is.
Our group will definitely be coming back to Headquarters campground. Hopefully the water will be at a safer level and flow to jump in the next time.
Location Headquarters
Address:
Po Box 1640
Kernville, CA, 93238
United States
Elevation: 850 feet
3.9 mi drive to downtown Kernville (about 8 min)
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Last updated: September 2, 2026
