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Average nightly rates40 total sites
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26 sites
Tent Sites
12 sites
Yurts
2 sites
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
MONIQUE G
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C
Very loud neighbors. Did not respect quiet time.
Mirren A
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
We finally got to stay here. This campground is close to everything. If I had a choice I would have opt for a riverfront site. I wasn't sure if we could pitch tents there but some sites you definitely can. Our site 7 and it looked pretty small on the map but once you get there, it actually is one of the best spots. It's close to the bathroom which didn't smell and we didn't hear much noise from. We got to pitch our tents under this group of trees that acted as shelter over our tents and made it private. Table they had on-site is pretty old. Plenty of space from others at this site compared to the other ones. Sites are generally pretty close to each other. Only downside was our neighbor on 8. Super loud and obnoxious. Got there after 10pm to set up and they were loud until 1 or 2pm. You can tell they don't give an f and they don't have camper etiquette. They also brought a baby who cried nonstop. Protip: bring earplugs.
Mirren A
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
We finally got to stay here. This campground is close to everything. If I had a choice I would have opt for a riverfront site. I wasn't sure if we could pitch tents there but some sites you definitely can. Our site 7 and it looked pretty small on the map but once you get there, it actually is one of the best spots. It's close to the bathroom which didn't smell and we didn't hear much noise from. We got to pitch our tents under this group of trees that acted as shelter over our tents and made it private. Table they had on-site is pretty old. Plenty of space from others at this site compared to the other ones. Sites are generally pretty close to each other. Only downside was our neighbor on 8. Super loud and obnoxious. Got there after 10pm to set up and they were loud until 1 or 2pm. You can tell they don't give an f and they don't have camper etiquette. They also brought a baby who cried nonstop. Protip: bring earplugs.
Angela S
VerifiedJune 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
Of the campgrounds along the upper Kern River this one has a few more shaded sites and us a little closer to town. Nice swim area along the river
Angela S
VerifiedJune 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
Of the campgrounds along the upper Kern River this one has a few more shaded sites and us a little closer to town. Nice swim area along the river
Holly T
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B
A photo was not available to inspect the campsites that I selected. Thankfully we were able to move to other sites to some shade.
Brianna M
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B
Someone was in our spot even though we made reservations. Our spot was made to look like it was closer to the river and it was right by the road. They should provide better pictures of where the spots are
Holly T
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B
A photo was not available to inspect the campsites that I selected. Thankfully we were able to move to other sites to some shade.
Brianna M
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B
Someone was in our spot even though we made reservations. Our spot was made to look like it was closer to the river and it was right by the road. They should provide better pictures of where the spots are
Beverly H
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
Nice rustic campground. Tight spots, but we were able to squeeze in our 23’ trailer. No Verizon service, but only a five minute drive to the cute town of Kernville where we could connect at the nice park on the river, or at the local brewery.
Pit toilets weren’t very good (clean, just very old). Sad to see a fair amount of litter around the campground, which I found myself picking up (wish the camp host cared more).
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
