Can you reserve a site at Camp Three Campground?

Yes, Camp Three Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Camp Three Campground have?

55 sites in total, of which 52 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Camp Three Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Camp Three Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Three Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Camp Three Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Camp Three Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camp Three Campground, California — 52 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

52 bookable sites
55 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND

Site types

48 Standard Nonelectric
3 Group Standard Nonelectric
3 Management
1 Walk To

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

55 campsites at Camp Three Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
002	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
003	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
007	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
009	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
012	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
013	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
014	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
015	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
016	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
017	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
018	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
019	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
020	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	—	10 ft	6	🐾
021	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
022	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
023	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
024	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
025	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
026	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
027	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
028	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
029	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
030	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
031	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
032	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
033	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
034	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
035	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
036	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
037	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
038	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
039	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
040	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
041	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
042	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
043	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
044	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
045	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
046	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
047	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
048	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
049	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
050	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
051	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
052	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
GROUP 1	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	20 ft	30	🐾
GROUP 2	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	20 ft	30	♿ 🐾
GROUP 3	AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	20 ft	30	♿ 🐾

Getting there

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.

35.80927, -118.45361 · 35°48'33.4"N 118°27'13.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	63	67	72	80	91	99	98	92	81	69	60
Low °F	32	33	36	41	48	56	63	62	56	46	36	31
Precip in	2.3	2.4	1.7	0.7	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6	1.4	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Camp Three Campground

Can you reserve a site at Camp Three Campground?: Yes, Camp Three Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Camp Three Campground have?: 55 sites in total, of which 52 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Camp Three Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Camp Three Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Three Campground.
Does Camp Three Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Camp Three Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Camp Three Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Camp Three Campground

Halfway Group Campground 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thunderbird Group Campground 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Headquarters 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hospital Flat 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goldledge Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Live Oak 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Live Oak South 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Camp 3 Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping 1.1 mi · Facility
Riverkern Beach Picnic Site 1.8 mi · Facility
Corral Creek Dispersed Camping 3.2 mi · Facility
Kern River Ranger District 4 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-13.

Camp Three Campground