Camp Three Campground
Camp Three Campground
Camp Three Campground offers 52 paved campsites at 2,800 feet elevation on the Upper Kern River, 5 miles north of Kernville, with drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings available.
The location provides excellent access for fishing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting on the Upper Kern River's Wild and Scenic corridor, though swimmers should be aware of strong currents and hazards.
Note that glass containers are prohibited in the Kern Canyon area, the campground typically operates May through September, and camping/campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge are prohibited.
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