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Sequoia National Forest › Kern River Ranger District › California
› Kern County
› Kernville
› Headquarters Campground
› Campsite #35
Campsite #35 at Headquarters Campground, CA
$32
Tent Site #35
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 2 | fair |
5/29
5/31
Campsite #35 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (12)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 75% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 17% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DeborahT570541 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #35
Nice sites. Excellent host. Lots of creatures and birds. Great location. Close to the center of town. But the bathrooms could be a bit cleaner.
@BarrieP4DCE022 · Camped on Dec 24, 2024 at Campsite #35
This campground was great. The sites along the water with the mountains across the road make for a really cozy camp. Unfortunately, we didn't see or catch any fish, so that was a let down. We camped here late December, and enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. Kernville was a pleasantly surprising community and we got some great hot food from the grocery store. Also, the campground host was great. He made us feel right at home and made a positive impact on our stay.
@AllieN55F7D2DD · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #35
Site was clean, bathrooms were clean with no negative odors, and the camp host was very kind and friendly! Will be back for another easy breezy camping trip.
@AngelaP4535093 · Camped on Feb 23, 2024 at Campsite #35
Clean campground. Great host. Site 22 is prime location, right by the river with a small beach area.
@AlejandraBB2A8 · Camped on Feb 17, 2024 at Campsite #35
We stayed at site #35 and it was perfect for our vehicle and roof top tent. The host was extremely nice and hand bundles of wood for $8.00 and maintained the pit toilets clean. Our site was right by the river, however I will say if you are planning to stay at this particular site there is room for one tent since the ground is not leveled the closer you get to the river. There was no service, however there was cellphone service in town. Overall, we had a great time and were happy that the town was no more than 10 minutes away which allowed us to get food and drinks easily.
@GarrettP28A452 · Camped on Oct 13, 2023 at Campsite #35
Campsite was falling apart, only space for 1 tent, the rest was the pad for parking and a solid slope down to the only spot for the tent. Bathrooms were not well maintained, fecal matter ON toilets not cleaned off after multiple days. Water was metallic at best. Campground was quiet and respectful, good fire pits and decent tables.
@Jaycelyn207603 · Camped on Nov 30, 2022 at Campsite #35
Well kept, clean campground next to a little creek. There are a couple cute, old fashioned towns nearby with some restaurants, bars, and thrifts which was a nice getaway from the rain. Highly recommend going at the end of fall, the river was beautiful with all the leaves changing colors!
@LevyE8419112 · Camped on Nov 21, 2022 at Campsite #35
very friendly, beautiful campsites and clean bathrooms
@MargieZ5110873 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #35
Camp host was extremely nice and accommodating when asked to change our sites. Sites we originally reserved didn't have as much shade as we liked. Wish there were pics of the camp sites. But overall, we had a wonderful time.
@JereneD257 · Camped on Apr 9, 2021 at Campsite #35
We loved staying at Headquarters Campground. It was beautiful and quiet.
@EsmeraldaP365 · Camped on Mar 5, 2021 at Campsite #35
Very clean and friendly campground. Space 35 was by far a great stay!
@PatrickS518 · Camped on Feb 18, 2021 at Campsite #35
Very pretty campsite and area.
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