Camp Three Campground, Kernville, CA

Camp Three Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 53 min southeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 2,830 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 49 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $32.00 to $122.00.

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(760) 376-1815 (Information)
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$32 - $122

Campsite Reviews (70)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		60%
4 star		21%
3 star		6%
2 star		6%
1 star		7%

@HarutMD77C6CDD · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #39

We had a great time with family! Hosts were really nice and friendly.Campground was clean ,there were many water outlets and the toilets were clean.We will come back next year!

@GlenG7754259 · Camped on Sep 1, 2024 at Campsite #23

The campground hosts were wonderful. The spot is beautiful and we had a great time there.

@Elizabeth29438 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #16

Great camping location! Its safe, and quiet. The restrooms are clean and there are plenty of water facets throughout the campground. The hosts are super nice and friendly. The only downside is that there lacks good access to the river. Would definitely recommend to others.

@RichardC284688 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #5

Excellent experience and host

@Elizabeth29438 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #15

@juanpedrD1787C · Camped on Jul 27, 2024 at Campsite #12

We enjoyed very much our time at the camping. We stayed at space 12 and 43. The last one was the best because it has direct access to the river. The bathrooms were very clean, and there was toilet paper. The hosts were very friendly also. Finally, the spaces were very clean and well-equipped; there was a secure box for the food to avoid having issues with bears and plenty of access to drinking water. The two main issues were that there was not too much shadow, so it may be too hot in summer. Also, some visitors were very noisy the first night (on a Saturday) they had loud music and started driving around to celebrate something. The other nights, there were no problems.

@SureshM04D1436 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #45

One of the best sites at Camp 3 Campground. Very close to the water. Great for young children when the water level is low. No rapids and water moves slow through this part of the river. Great for tubing.

@AylinVED67BD52 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #11

Clean campgrounds and quiet. Camp hosts were amazing.

@NicolasGE5009E · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #21

I cannot rave enough about how amazing my experience was at this camp ground! Honestly our camp hosts made it all the better. Excellent hospitality all the way around. My group felt very well taken care of. I would recommend staying here to literally anyone. It has plenty to do for people with all sorts of interests. The drive from LA to the campground felt like nothing, very short trip!

@HectorGEEFAE94 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #41

Campsite 041 was great. Enough space to fit two large tents and three canopies. A short walk to clean restrooms and an even shorter walk to the nearest water source. There is a rocky hike down to the river from this site, but our little ones made it up and down with ease, as did our seniors. Campsites 38-47 are prime sites for easy river access. Natural shade is limited, but the same goes for most of the river. Our hosts, Kelly and Kent were gracious and helpful, going out of their way to help search for our missing dog. An instant favorite and will be returning.

@DianaM3571263 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #41

We are super happy for the place and also for the excellent service from the host they are so nicely people !! they helped us and told us great tips for the place!!

@omars8200916 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #23

The campsite was very desolate dismal and sad. I think the entire campground is like that, you hear the river but there was no easy access. We tried hiking down, it was a rugged 2minute hike and so bad that on the way back we got lost. When I think of camping at Kern river, I want to be by the river, several other campgrounds offer that. I was lucky to find another one people cancelled. I spoke to the host, he was very kind and apologetic, to be honest, he keeps it very clean, so kudos to him.

@Elizabeth29438 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #6

Great spot. Clean camping area. Clean restrooms. Very friendly hosts. would def recommend. lacks river access but a 10 minute drive up or down the road has river access

@Elizabeth29438 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #7

Great spot. Clean camping area. Clean restrooms. Very friendly hosts. would def recommend. lacks river access but a 10 minute drive up or down the road has river access

@Johnmicha9BC73 · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #39

Our campground host were amazing.Ive been coming up here my whole entire life, and this is the first time that I was actually approached by a host checked in, greeted with such professionalism and kindness made to feel welcome.They were passionate about their responsibilities and made us feel comfortable!!! Just great people and I have never seen the bathrooms so clean!!!!!

@JoseG1304798 · Camped on Jun 8, 2024 at Campsite #36

This space has access to the river!

@OliviaWDC00D09 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #29

Site was awesome. Right next to the river. Camp host was the best!

@LukeB5750B5D52 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #11

Exceptional hosts who maintain a meticulously clean campground. Next to Kern River and a short (~10 min) drive to Kernville. Highly recommend!

@MarisaF18A4F31 · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #17

This was a great spot with tons of room to spread out our camp. Plenty of smooth areas for tent set up and an open area for us to play cornhole and bucket pong without encroaching on neighboring sites. Absolutely no cell service for Verizon but we didnt mind. Also, these camp spots are only allowed 1 vehicle but the website misclaims 2 per site. Its $8 a day for any extra vehicles and spot 17 can fit two pickup trucks if needed.

@TimL9352546 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #45

Campground hosts were great, freiendly, and kept the place super clean.

@JesusG1369919F · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #50

Hosts were very friendly and always making their rounds ensuring bathrooms were super clean and stocked. After many years of coming here this was the first time we did not smell them from our campsite , thank you. They came around and we bought firewood and for the first ever were allowed to have an actual camp fire, the kids were thrilled. Camp site #50 was a good choice this time and well maintained.

@LelaD8589AFF00 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #32

We loved our time along the river at Camp Three. We could have used a little more share but other than that the camp ground was beautiful and the facilities very clean. We look forward to another trip.

@NancyN1030728 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #19

Overall great campsite. It was right before the bigger group ones so some car traffic during check in, however was farther from all the other campsites so lesa foot traffic near us. Fairly flat and was able to fit 3 different tents and 2 cars. Only leaving 4 stars because the hosts were in general great until the last night when we purchased firewood from them. We bought 4 bundles and left the cash since they werent in their area then they came out and didnt believe us when we paid for 4 and made us open the car to show them. A bit weird at the end thinking that we were lying for some reason.

@RommelC637008B · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #29

Beautiful campsite. Great host. Bathrooms were clean. It was pretty warm during the day, but not too cold at night. Nothing unexpected for this time of year. The proximity to the river was nice. Just make sure to keep an eye on the kiddos and pets. Kern can be dangerous. Overall, a great experience. We truly enjoyed our stay!

@RommelC637008B · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #30

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