Camping at Kern River

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near Kern River, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Riverside campsitePrivate sites near the waterHipcamp Guided trip on Kern RiverRafting, kayak and fishing trips with a guideViator Stay near Kern RiverLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Folding kayaksPacks into a car trunk, sets up in minutesOru Kayak

Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Where to stay

Campgrounds near Kern River

No campgrounds listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap. Private sites nearby are on Hipcamp.

Saturday74°FSunnyWind 5 to 10 mph SSE
Sunday76°FSunnyWind 5 mph SSE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Shell
    1.4 mi
  • Mobil
    1.8 mi
  • Fastrip
    1.8 mi
  • Chevron
    2.9 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Riverside One Stop10800, Kernville
    1.4 mi
  • Primo's
    1.8 mi
  • Sierra Gateway MarketIce
    1.8 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    6.9 mi

Ranger stations

  • Frog Meadow Guard Station
    11.2 mi
  • Hot Springs Ranger Station
    14.5 mi
  • Curliss Meadows Guard Station
    19.7 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Kern Valley HospitalEmergency6412 Laurel Avenue, Mountain Mesa
    8.3 miCall
  • Tule River Indian Health Center
    27.4 mi

Good to know

Questions about Kern River

Is there gas near Kern River?

The closest listed fuel is Shell, about 1.4 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Kern River?

Bait and tackle nearby: Triple Crown Outfitters (25.6 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.