Headquarters

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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

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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

gregory r

Verified

April 7, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: C

2

I and my family loved the outdoor experience, but river not as full due to droughts and fires over the years. I had to clean FIRE PIT MYSELF, totally full with dirt, ash, and wire. Ranger station closed. Why have campground open with no Rangers available. I saw no Sheriff patrol at all for my stay. No animals, I guess to fires and droughts over years. Just squirels and birds. Heard frogs at night. Stars aplenty . Seqoula forest roads upper Kern River closed. No access to Big Tree Lanes.

Paul H

Verified

April 5, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: A

4

Nice campground by the Kearn River. Paved road and sites, which is nice, but sites are best for shorter length trailers (24' or less). The Campground Host was the best. He was a very helpful fellow and a positive presence at the campground. Hiking in the area is great. We enjoyed the Riverside Trail and the Packsaddle Trail.

Paul H

Verified

April 5, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: A

4

Nice campground by the Kearn River. Paved road and sites, which is nice, but sites are best for shorter length trailers (24' or less). The Campground Host was the best. He was a very helpful fellow and a positive presence at the campground. Hiking in the area is great. We enjoyed the Riverside Trail and the Packsaddle Trail.

David B

Verified

March 28, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: C

5

Host was very nice, sites were clean and restrooms in good shape.

Emil E

Verified

March 28, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: A

1

Its dirty place, specially the bathrooms awful

David B

Verified

March 28, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: C

5

Host was very nice, sites were clean and restrooms in good shape.

Emil E

Verified

March 28, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: A

1

Its dirty place, specially the bathrooms awful

Louise B

Verified

March 26, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

5

We were only there 1 night. It was fine. Came late, left midmorn.

Louise B

Verified

March 26, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

5

We were only there 1 night. It was fine. Came late, left midmorn.

Lidia M

Verified

March 22, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: A

5

Originally reserved #30 slot. As soon as we began to get settled in we realized the spot was a tight fit and would not allow us to fully extend our RV. The gentleman that was checking reservations was extremely accommodating and moved us to #20 instead. Our new spot was perfect for our RV and had one of the best views in Headquarters. Thank you!

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

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Last updated: September 2, 2026

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