USDA Forest Service · California
Fairview Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 55
- Hookups
- 55 with water, 54 no hookups
- Season
- March 27 to November 21
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,553 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FAIRVIEW C G (NFSR 23S21) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Sequoia National Forest
- Nearest town
- KERNVILLE
- Address
- PO BOX 1640, KERNVILLE, CA, 93238
- Phone
- 760-376-1815
- Activities
- Camping
53 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.
Recreation
Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities.
Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities. There is direct access from the south end of the campground to several foot and mountain bike trails, including the 13-mile Whiskey Flat, 16-mile Flynn Canyon and 4-mile Tobies Trails.
To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the National Forest Service's overview of the area.
Facilities
The campground, located 13 miles north of Kernville, has 54 paved sites configured around three loops. Some sites have views of or direct access to the river. Picnic areas, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. There is a restaurant next to the campground.
This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company (RMRC), a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or directly at Rocky Mountain Recreation Company.
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 and Grizzly Falls.
At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line the water's edge.
Nearby Attractions
The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park, Trail of 100 Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National
Monument.
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 38° | 26° | 75° | 3 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 37° | 16° | 74° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 40° | 18° | 86° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 65° | 44° | 33° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 53° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 63° | 42° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 95° | 71° | 58° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 69° | 61° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 62° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 77° | 51° | 37° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 45° | 29° | 80° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 59° | 39° | 26° | 74° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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