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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4.3 out of 5

5 star		55%
4 star		28%
3 star		4%
2 star		6%
1 star		5%

@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.

@GabrieleC76E79 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #18

Excellent and quiet place very clean and magical location

@Christina61525 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #22

Site was trashed, small and neighbors were bumping loud annoying music, not to mention had glass bottles all over. So this campground is a free for all, rules don't apply. I wont be back. Never seen the camp host.

@BennyS74C54411 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #7

We camped (with tents) in spots 6 & 7. Spot 7 is closer to the river but 6 is not far away. The campgrounds are spacious, with bathrooms and fresh water within walking distance. We were close to good fishing spots and great swimming spots too. The burger stand and general store came in handy on a few occasions. We camped during the week, Tuesday thru Thursday and it was quiet and not over-crowded. Go there on the weekend or a holiday and it's packed with people and noisy. Just thought I'd add that in case you're looking for a quiet get away or not.....It was hot, to be expected, and we couldn't make a sandwich without the bees swarming us - it was really bad. But, that's camping for you, it aint' gonna be perfect in every way. Otherwise, we had a great time. We love Kern River and we can't wait to return.

@JoseA6158735 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #19

We have visited this location on several occasions and have consistently enjoyed our experiences. All necessary amenities are conveniently situated within walking distance, including an exceptional burger establishment, a well-stocked store, and a restaurant featuring a bar and live musical performances.

@IsainREC81F5B9 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #37

Amazing campground, had an incredible time with my family and puppy . Cant wait to come back. Its clean well organized the camp manager was super helpful and the sites to see and swim . 100 stars if i could .

@chads1663816 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #8

8/2 - 8/4 2024. Campground 8. Spacious for 3 tents. Bushes separate site from neighbors. Not a lot of shade, but looked like more shade compared to sites closer to the river. Campground 4 was behind us and looked like it had way more shade but closer to the road. The river level was knee to waist high but the current was strong so we stayed by the banks. We saw other people tubing. We drove to Riverside Park to go tubing. Would definitely come again if I can get a spot.

@LaurenJB05C4CA · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #22

Nice campground, this was a return trip but first time in this particular site. I made the reservation months ago and when we arrived, the camp host came to the site stating that we had to pay for a second vehicle on the site. The reservation said 6 people and 2 vehicles and so this didnt seem right.I just questioned him regarding this as anyone can walk up and ask for cash in a campground. He had on a t shirt that stated some other company name, not reservation.gov, nothing that made me think he belonged in this capacity to collect money. He was VERY loud and argumentative about the second vehicle payment. He did give us time to go re check the website re this policy, and of course we did pay. He did apologize later and told me that another lady had given him such a hassle about the payment collection for second vehicles that he had to call the cops recently. I think it very unfair to put the camp host and the guests in this position. This should be MORE CLEARLY stated on the site and in the reservation reminders that are sent. Many people book months in advance and may not be aware of the need for extra vehicle payment!!!! It would also be helpful to clearly post this at the entrance to camp. Other than that, the place was clean nice river access, bathrooms clean. We enjoyed our time here very much. I just really want someone there to make a change to that vehicle payment policy so as not to cause this kind of miscommunication and conflict between host and guests.

@MariaM4161283 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #13

Clean and safe!! The keeper Mauricio is amazingly kind and friendly!

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