Camp 3 Campground
Kernville, California · 2,851 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 8 mi S: Cyrus, 543 acres, 85% contained
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- Elevation
- 2,851 ft (869 m)2,851 ft869 m
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About
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. 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. Recreation: Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Facilities: 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. All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Camp 3 Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny70°42°
- WedSunny80°50°
- ThuSunny86°52°
- FriSunny86°53°
- SatSunny84°52°
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