Available sites
40 total sitesAbout Headquarters
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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 (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.
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
Maria M
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: A
This campground is beautiful! I stayed in Loop A, which is right along the Kern River. There were multiple spots to swim. Not many rocks in the water here. I did a quick drive through Loop B and it was still along the river but higher up so I’m not sure if there’s direct access to the water. The campground itself is not too far from town, but far enough to experience and feel the wilderness. The campground sits between the river and a beautiful hill. It’s an hour away from the Trail of Giants, and the scenery on route is gorgeous making the trek worth it. I would say this is a beginner camper friendly campground, with spacious sites, clean amenities, and drinking water.
Jennifer B
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: A
The campgrounds were very clean and bathrooms were kept clean.
Melanie C
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Yurt
Toilets were the most disgusting, foul pit toilets I have ever experienced. Clearly not maintained.
Khatia G
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: C
Great camping spot! 2 minute walk to the river, enough shade to set up a tent and a big storage for food and everything.
Samantha D
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: A
The hosts are so nice and it is the perfect spot on the river!
George F
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: B
The campground attendant was helpful and friendly, and the river was great, but the vault toilets we’re not good compared to others and the potable water was brown and had a smell
Maryna R
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: C
Our favorite camp now
Steven O
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: A
Nice campsite and a great camp host and hostess
Daniel F
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: A
The fishing was horrible. No stocking of fish. The outhouses (bathrooms) were in terrible condition. They are the same, with ages of derogation, as they were 40 years ago. No improvement or upkeep. The camp sites had tables that were fallening apart. The price keeps going up and the facilities keep falling apart.
Dan Foote
Tom H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A
Camp was clean and the best camp host in many years. I have been camping this camp ground with many family members for 65 years. This was one of our better experiences. THANK YOU
Location & Directions for Headquarters
Po Box 1640, Kernville, CA 93238 United States
Elevation: 850 ft
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Last updated: October 20, 2026