Camp Three Campground
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits (exchanged for pre-cut trees) available starting November 25th, 2024 at the Western Divide Ranger District Office - call (559) 539-2607 for more information.
HUME LAKE IS SOLD OUT - Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits (exchanged for pre-cut trees) available starting November 14th, 2024 at the Hume Lake Ranger District Office - call (559) 338-2251 for more information.
KERN RIVIER IS SOLD OUT - Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits available starting November 25th, 2024, 9am PST on recreation.gov for the Kern River Ranger District - call (760) 376-3781 for more information.
Need to Know
- There are no electric hookups
- Swimming in the river is dangerous due to strong currents and other hazards.
- Click here for more info about the Sequoia National Forest
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Glass containers are prohibited in Kern Canyon and Isabella Lake Glass Container Prohibition Area
There is an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night on the 2nd vehicle in each single campsite and on the 3rd & 4th vehicle in any double campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the 1st vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the 1st and 2nd are considered to be one vehicle and the 3rd and 4th are also considered to be one vehicle. So the fee would be a single $8.00/night of stay for the 3rd/4th motorcycle.
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.
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.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 1640 KERNVILLE CA 93238
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 760-376-1815
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 022, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GROUP 3, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 021, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GROUP 2, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 026, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
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- Site 024, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 031, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GROUP 1, Loop AREA CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
