Can you reserve a site at Halfway Group Campground?

Yes, Halfway Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Halfway Group Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Halfway Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Halfway Group Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Halfway Group Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Halfway Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Halfway Group Campground — 5 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

Facilities

The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets. There is no drinking water available at this facility.

Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.

Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for 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. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

The facts

5 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND

Site types

3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

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5 campsites at Halfway Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Group 1	HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	12	🐾
Group 2	HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	24	🐾
Group 3	HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	24	🐾
Group 4	HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	50	🐾
Group 5	HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	—	20 ft	50	🐾

Getting there

From Bakersfield, 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. From Kernville, go 4.5 miles north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) to the campground.

35.80294, -118.45194 · 35°48'10.6"N 118°27'7.0"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, 1.6 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 Halfway Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Halfway Group Campground?: Yes, Halfway Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Halfway Group Campground have?: 5 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Halfway Group Campground?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Halfway Group Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Halfway Group Campground.
Does Halfway Group Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Halfway Group Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Halfway Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Kern River Ranger District 3.5 mi · Facility
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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Halfway Group Campground