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Camp Three Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — KERNVILLE · California · Sequoia National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Sequoia National Forest |
| Location | KERNVILLE · California · Sequoia National Forest · 35.80927, -118.45361 · Map |
| Sites | 52 public sites counted from the federal listing — 48 standard nonelectric; 3 group standard nonelectric; 1 walk to |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 52 sites Water hookups at 0 of 52 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 52 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 52 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 34 sites · 30 ft: 34 sites · 35 ft: 7 sites · 40 ft: 7 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 55 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Campground hostWater spigots |
| Phone | 760-376-1815 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-13.
From the official listing
Overview Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors. Recreation Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Facilities The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings.
Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided.
This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
Natural Features The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.
The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.
Gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls while cottonwoods and willows line the river's edge. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269. Nearby Attractions The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trailhead is just north of Kernville. Day trips include the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Monument.
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 around the west side of the lake to the town of Kernville. Turn north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 and continue 5 miles to the campground.
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Trip Card — Camp Three Campground
KERNVILLE · California · Sequoia National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | KERNVILLE · California · Sequoia National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 52 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232889 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.