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Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

40 total sites

About Headquarters

Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 mi north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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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
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 004, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 006, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 010, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 012, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 015, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 019, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 020, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 024, Loop: A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 025, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
✨ 031, Loop: Yurt Yurt
6 guests · Campfire
🚐 032, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 035, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 036, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 039, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 042, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 043, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (576)

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
576 reviews
5
57.6%
332
4
21.7%
125
3
10.8%
62
2
5.6%
32
1
4.3%
25

MONIQUE G

Verified

June 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C

1

Very loud neighbors. Did not respect quiet time.

MONIQUE G

Verified

June 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: C

1

Very loud neighbors. Did not respect quiet time.

Mirren A

Verified

June 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A

5

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

Verified

June 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A

5

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

Verified

June 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B

3

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

Verified

June 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B

3

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

Brianna M

Verified

May 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B

1

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

Verified

May 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B

3

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

Verified

May 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B

1

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

Verified

May 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B

3

A photo was not available to inspect the campsites that I selected. Thankfully we were able to move to other sites to some shade.

Location & Directions for Headquarters

Po Box 1640, Kernville, CA 93238 United States

Elevation: 850 ft

Nearest town

Kernville, CA - 3.9 mi

About 8 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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Approx. 37 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 2,661 ft

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