FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND

Address PO BOX 1640, KERNVILLE, CA, 93238
StateCA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone760-376-1815
Emailsschmidt@goexplorus.com

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🐾 Pets Allowed
🌳 Shade
🚰 Water Hookup: No
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
🔧 Sewer Hookup: No
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 1
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–40
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🕒 Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
📌 Fire Pit: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
👥 Max Num of People: 6
🚗 Driveway Length: 20–40
📌 Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
📌 Accessibility: Y
Accessible Sites: 2 of 55
📅 Reservable Sites: 53 of 55
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

Overview

Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.

Recreation

Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities.

Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities. There is direct access from the south end of the campground to several foot and mountain bike trails, including the 13-mile Whiskey Flat, 16-mile Flynn Ca

Data updated: 2026-08-23 20:39 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)