Fairview Campground

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Sequoia National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest Fees: Campsite fees $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle. Maximum trailer length 45' Season: April to November Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Fairview Campground, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov . Overview Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet. Recreation Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities. Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities. There is direct access from the south end of the campground to several foot and mountain bike trails, including the 13-mile Whiskey Flat, 16-mile Flynn Canyon and 4-mile Tobies Trails. To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the National Forest Service's overview of the area. Facilities The campground, located 13 miles north of Kernville, has 54 paved sites configured around three loops. Some sites have views of or direct access to the river. Picnic areas, vault toilets and drinking… Getting there: Off of Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 around the west side of the lake to the town of Kernville. From Kernville go north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 for 16 miles to the campground. Rules: No camping or campfires outside designated campsites. Phone: 760-376-1815 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232890 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Local staff, Recreation.gov