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Fairview
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Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 35 FF*
Available this Weekend: 35 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Sequoia National Forest › Kern River Ranger District › California
› Kern County
› Kernville
› Fairview Campground
Fairview Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Fairview Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 48 min east of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 3,542 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to mid November. 34 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $32.00 per night.
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Campsite Reviews (118)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 54% | |
| 4 star | 27% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 7% | |
| 1 star | 6% |
@JohnD1553494 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #11
Perfectly fine
@VirginiaN6AD47 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #30
Really liked the location and the staff and the bathhouse was a plus
@PatT623608AA36 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #18
The campground was nice not crowded at all. Only issue was when we went to check in theres somebody in our space that we have reserved. I said something with the camp host he said there was nothing he could do. Also, the Camp host did not come around to check reservations while we were there.
@MariaB3389571 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #46
The camp host, Mauricio, is completely inept, has a terrible attitude and clearly had not done his job since at least 8/17 which was the last date on most of the tags in the campground. As a result, when we arrived at about 3pm on 8/27 there were 5 tents in our spot and a car parked so we couldn't pull in. I had to track down the camp host who was sleeping on the job and needed to change from civilian clothes into his work wear before he came over. When I questioned why the tag on our site had not been updated since Aug 17th and didn't have our name on it, he became combative and told us not to tell him how to do his job. He also said he had been off the day before and that is why the tags weren't updated. He said if we wanted to complain we needed to call his boss. One of our friends who was staying in a spot close by walked to McNally's in order to call the Forest Service and try to track down who we needed to talk to. She finally connected with the correct people who came by about an hour later and had words with him and stayed until the campers came back, packed up and left. We did not get into our spot until about 6:30pm He is completely incompetent and should be fired!!
@MarcoM4E7E941E · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #14
Fun and lovely river to enjoy with the inner tube and only 30 mins away from the Sequoia National forest. Great camping experience
@ArmindaD3BA80B · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #7
WASPS WASPS AND MORE WASPS!!!! They were relentless. Any sight/smell of any kind of food, they were there, day and night. NO PEACE!!! We couldnt eat in our tent it was too hot. We had to eat in our car. We got stung so many times. Also NO CAMPFIRES! Dont bother bringing firewood. We had our stove and were able to cook in the stove, with the wasps, I guess extra source of protein :( it was nice being close to the river. The camp host is nice. Little shade. Enjoy the wasps!
@BrianS9986332 · Camped on Aug 2, 2025
As far as the campground is concerned; the bathrooms are outhouses. There are no showers. You are not spoiled here. If youre okay with that, then as far as this camping spot goes, there is a Yellow Jacket nest near by that invades your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Youre basically trapped in your tent. This spot had no shade, so in August, my kiddos were half dead. The river isnt easy to get to, despite being really close. We had to leave early. No fun.
@AshleyF6916615 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #28
We come back every year! We love it and the c loop camp host is the best!
@TristanV5E38D6 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #34
We stayed here for a week. Great location, but loud music at night. Quiet hours not enforced by camp host.
@LinusS86643654 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #8
I really enjoyed this campsite. It was close to the trails and was well maintained.
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #52
Nice and quiet. Relaxing. Looking forward to coming back!
@ToddY46B787F67 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #12
This campground is our favorite! You cant beat camping next to the river.
@ValerieD280996 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #16
Fairview is my favorite campground when I visit the Kern River. The campsites are large, offering plenty of room to spread out and relax without being right next to your neighbor, and the camp host was friendly and did a great job keeping the area clean and welcoming.One thing to notethere are a few large potholes in the asphalt on the campground road. It didnt affect my stay, but it might be something to keep an eye on, especially for larger RVs. Fairview continues to be a peaceful and beautiful place to camp and Im already looking forward to my trip next year!
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #35
It was pretty hot, not much privacy at the camp sites, and the creek bed was really rocky
@DougC2292861 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #34
Paving at campsite was very broken up and uneven. Camp host was great
@LoriH2572605 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #20
We love coming up to Fairview. Our family has been going for 41 years. I wish your season would extend to Thanksgiving weekend like it used to.
@liamg50A1D55E7 · Camped on May 30, 2025
Camp host was extremely friendly and helpful. Campground was clean and well maintained. Will definitely camp there again!
@JuttaRAC8C6C63 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #33
Sehr schner Campingplatz mit Badestellen am Kern River.
@JuliaG4936643 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #9
The camp is absolutely beautiful with views all around and many great hikes close by. Close proximity to general store and WiFi access. Camp host is very nice. Will definitely be staying here again.
@Christoph19649 · Camped on Apr 17, 2025 at Campsite #35
This campground is great! Each campsite is fairly separated from each other, which allowed for a bit of seclusion/privacy. Each site included a picnic table and fire pit. There are several communal restrooms, and they are basic. But that's fairly normal for this type of campground. There were taps for potable water, which was convenient.As for activities, the river is super close, so if fishing is your thing, you're covered. There are several nearby trails within both walking and driving distance, which is one of the allures of this area. Depending on your campsite size, you could easily setup smaller outdoor games like corn hole, horseshoes, etc. and possibly setup mid to larger games like volleyball. (Just know that summer time in nearly all parts of Kernville and the lower Sequoias can be brutal because of the heat! But when the weather is nice, it's perfect.)The camp host was incredible. He was very friendly, accommodating, and really worked to help solve any issues. You can tell him and the other camp staff kept things clean, also. Restrooms were clean and stocked with toilet paper and dumpsters were emptied. We appreciated those details very much. Those things go such a long way when your main focus is enjoying your camping trip.
@MiguelC0E6269E · Camped on Nov 21, 2024 at Campsite #14
Bring a small to medium size tents. Theres a lot of boulders in the campsites And theres limited space. But I love it because its right next to the river, and the restrooms are very clean . First time being there. Luckily, I have an off grid Subaru and it allowed me to sleep inside. With 37 outside lol
@DeborahW920812 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #6
Very clean comfortable campsite with running water. Right by the river. Close access to hiking trail.Right next door to a great burger joint named McNally's. I never enjoy pit toilets, but it was well maintained and as clean as they get. Each site has a nice parking spot right there. The online reservation system works great and is very convenient to use. The ability to modify dates and change sites is great. Thanks for a great camping experience!
@JulioM8F7F3F37 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #15
Beautiful place, clean bathrooms. Camp site was next to river. Mauricio the host was awesome, gave us good fishing spots and was overall helpful with our questions. We will be back.
@EvelynMC98EE8B · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #17
Excelente
@NickG3725346 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #40
I have been camping at the Fairview Campground since the late '60s. Spend time there almost every year 50+ years. The roads and pads at the campsite are in terrible shape doesn't affect the camping experience other than decades of the lack of maintenance will become very expensive to bring the campground into a proper condition; but this isn't why I am leaving a review . . .The "quality" of the campground hosts varies from year to year. The campground host, Maury or Morrie (not sure of the spelling) is the absolute best host we have ever encountered at this campsite or the other campsites in the area. Hard working, pleasant guy!! I hope you give him this feedback.
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