Kennedy Meadows Campground

Campground · California ·

Kern, California Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

6,120 ft
Elevation

Getting there

36.05180, -118.13047 · 36°3'6.5"N 118°7'49.7"W

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Fees and stay limits

No fees.

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Kennedy Meadows Campground

Can you reserve a site at Kennedy Meadows Campground?
No. Kennedy Meadows Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • No fees.

Restrictions:

  • July 1st, 2024, Stage 1 fire restrictions. Campfires prohibited.
  • Food and refuse should be secured so that animals cannot access.
  • No trash service. Please pack out your garbage.
  • Dogs on leash only.
  • Maximum stay 14 days.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kennedy Meadows Campground

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