Thunderbird Group Campground
Kernville, California · 2,867 ft · In Sequoia National Forest
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,867 ft (874 m)2,867 ft874 m
Sites3
Thunderbird Group Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- Group 1Group · up to 30 people20 ft
- Group 2Group · up to 12 people20 ft
- Group 3Group · up to 12 people20 ft
All 3 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Thunderbird Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 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 Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Thunderbird Group Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny80°53°
- ThuSunny85°55°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain85°56°
- SatSunny83°55°
- SunSunny82°54°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Camp 3 Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Kernville
Camp Three Campground
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Kernville
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Kernville
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Kernville share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 0.7 mi
Chico Flat Dispersed Campground
Kernville, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sequoia National Forest
- 3.3 mi
Spring Hill South Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 3.5 mi
Spring Hill North Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 4.4 mi
Old Goldledge Dispersed Camping
Kernville, CA
- 6.8 mi
Chamise Flat Campground
Pine Flat, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sequoia National Forest
- 6.8 mi
Chamise Flats Dispersed Camping Area
Pine Flat, CA
Location and contact
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