Headquarters
Kernville, California · 2,785 ft · In Sequoia National Forest
Photos: Local staff
Wildfire 7 mi S: Cyrus, 543 acres, 85% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,785 ft (849 m)2,785 ft849 m
Loops3
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- Loop A22 sites15 standard · 7 tent only · up to 30 ft
- Loop B8 sites5 standard · 3 tent only · up to 30 ft
- Loop C10 sites7 standard · 3 tent only · up to 30 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.Recreation
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Headquarters: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 2% chance of rain70°43°
- WedSunny81°51°
- ThuSunny86°54°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain86°54°
- SatSunny84°54°
Nearby camping
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Halfway Group Campground
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Kernville
Halfway Campground
Campground · 0.5 mi · Kernville
Camp Three Campground
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Kernville
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.1 mi
Chico Flat Dispersed Campground
Kernville, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sequoia National Forest
- 4.5 mi
Spring Hill South Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 4.7 mi
Spring Hill North Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 5.7 mi
Old Goldledge Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 8.2 mi
Chamise Flat Campground
Pine Flat, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sequoia National Forest
- 8.2 mi
Chamise Flats Dispersed Camping Area
Pine Flat, CA
Location and contact
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