Kernville, CA

Camp Three Campground

ForestRiverside / CreeksideHikingFishingPaddling (kayak / canoe / SUP)Whitewater raftingVault toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPaved padsCamp host on-site

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area.

Facilities

The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings. Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided. This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Natural Features

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. Gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls while cottonwoods and willows line the river's edge.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trailhead is just north of Kernville. Day trips include the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Monument. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

Typical weather

Kern River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Kern River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.40°JJanuary: average water temperature 40°F42°FFebruary: average water temperature 42°F46°MMarch: average water temperature 46°F48°AApril: average water temperature 48°F55°MMay: average water temperature 55°F59°JJune: average water temperature 59°F66°JJuly: average water temperature 66°F67°AAugust: average water temperature 67°F64°SSeptember: average water temperature 64°F55°OOctober: average water temperature 55°F45°NNovember: average water temperature 45°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 5 field-sample stations

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