Headquarters

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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

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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
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

Eric M

Verified

July 31, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: A

1

Campsite was literally no more than few yards away from a busy Highway. No barriers to protect you or your family if there was to be a vehicle accident or if a vehicle deviates from the highway. The picnic table was also chained up and anchored directly in the sun with no shade with a big bush growing right next to one side of the picnic table. Therefore you can even sit or use that particular side. The water out of the spigot available to cook with or used for a portable shower was horrible. Smelled so bad and had a dark yellow tint to it. It was gross. The bathrooms are all out houses. Toilet paper is available, but secured to a rectangular rod that does not allow the toilet paper roll to actually roll. It’s gonna take you a while to unroll some toilet paper. There’s signs about possible bear sightings yet the campground host allows the major dumpster to remain open for wildlife to get in to. Horrible place.

Sherry L

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: A

3

We’ve stayed here 4 times, one of our favorite local camping places. The 1st and 2nd time we had no problems. The 3rd our name was not on our reserved campsite, someone else’s was. Thank goodness it was a mistake on the hosts part. This last time was terrible. I reserve the same site every time, again our name was not on the reserved campsite. When we arrived there was a vehicle parked in the campsite, NO ONE WAS TO BE FOUND. The camp hosts put a note on the vehicle. In the mean time, we were asked to part in a site across the street. They FINALLY located the owner of the vehicle around 8pm, approximately 5 hours after we had arrived, and was told they were on there way to move it. They did not get there until 9pm. Needless to say, we had setup since the camp host weren’t sure if they’d be able to locate the owner. Both my husband and I were not happy with the site the hosts put us in.

Sherry L

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: A

3

We’ve stayed here 4 times, one of our favorite local camping places. The 1st and 2nd time we had no problems. The 3rd our name was not on our reserved campsite, someone else’s was. Thank goodness it was a mistake on the hosts part. This last time was terrible. I reserve the same site every time, again our name was not on the reserved campsite. When we arrived there was a vehicle parked in the campsite, NO ONE WAS TO BE FOUND. The camp hosts put a note on the vehicle. In the mean time, we were asked to part in a site across the street. They FINALLY located the owner of the vehicle around 8pm, approximately 5 hours after we had arrived, and was told they were on there way to move it. They did not get there until 9pm. Needless to say, we had setup since the camp host weren’t sure if they’d be able to locate the owner. Both my husband and I were not happy with the site the hosts put us in.

Anthony A

Verified

July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A

3

Na

Anthony A

Verified

July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A

3

Na

Tom H

Verified

July 7, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: A

4

Would like to see 6 person per site and no cars parked off asphalt be enforced.

Tom H

Verified

July 7, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: A

4

Would like to see 6 person per site and no cars parked off asphalt be enforced.

Oscar H

Verified

July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

2

Site 6 sucks, smelled foul due to it being right next to the restroom

Oscar H

Verified

July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

2

Site 6 sucks, smelled foul due to it being right next to the restroom

Adon W

Verified

July 3, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: C

1

Busted table. No shade but was stated that it was a shaded spot. Also water is not safe to drink, it's full of rust.

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)

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Last updated: September 2, 2026

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