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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

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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

Orlando N

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: B

5

Very clean, visiting the town is alway welcoming to everyone the shops are vey friendly, the restaurants are very clean, fast service and big smiles, the museum a must place to visit lots of history friendly too.
The river is always nice and lots of fun. Very convenience supper market.

Juan Ramon S

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

5

The only complaint are the bathrooms they need to be cleaned more often from outside of the toilet not just remove the inside waist. using soap and a brush and hosed down at least

Paul V

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

Headquarters has been our annual camping spot for 25 years. While the fires and big flood set us back, it has always has been a positive experience. This year was exceptional since Candace and her husband took over the management. I have never seen it so clean and orderly. They both work very hard to keep it looking that way.

Jimmy D

Verified

September 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: A

4

Well organized, campground clean and host did well.

Patrick A

Verified

September 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: A

5

Thanks to the camp host Candace, we had an awesome time at Headquarters campground in Kernville last week. The grounds were clean and nice as well as the facilities. It was a very quiet week and I believe the camp hosts set the very pleasant vibe that we experienced. Will definitely utilize this campground in the future. More hosts like Candace is always a good thing!!

Francisco S

Verified

September 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B

5

Amazing Pl., Lake was amazing atmosphere was amazing clean overall amazing

Rita B

Verified

September 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: C

1

This was our first camping trip with our 1yr old grandson, we were looking forward to it for a very long time. There was one night where a rowdy group of people two sites down who played very loud music and sang loudly and shouted and conversed until 10pm.
This went unnoticed on the Hosts duty to maintain order.
Our little grandson could not go to sleep and had a very restless night!!!
We know noises can go from 8am-10pm but gave some consideration especially if you see that your neighbors have a baby!!
The hosts did nothing about!!

Adam G

Verified

September 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: C

5

Friendly staff. Located right on the river. You could see the Milky Way at night and lots of shooting stars. Try to get a spot that borders the river though. You don't want to be bordering in the road. Also be careful about being too close to the bathroom. It can smell. Also, check ahead of time if you can have fires.

mark g

Verified

September 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: B

5

camp hosts were super helpful and friendly, campground was clean are nice. Even the bathrooms were clean and welcoming. Absolutely recommend it!

Adrian S

Verified

August 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B

5

It was the best camping trip our little growing family has ever had

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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Population: 857

Nearby larger city

Porterville, CA

Approx. 37 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 2,661 ft

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