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Fairview Campground
9 mi northeast of Pine Flat, CA · No signal at camp
About Fairview Campground
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. 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](http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html) of the area. 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.…
- Fees: Campsite fees $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle. Maximum trailer length 45’
- Season: April – November
- Managed by: Sequoia National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Pine Flat, CA · 35.92864, -118.49076
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packsaddle | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Whiskey Flat | Horse | 0.2 mi | 14.3 mi |
| Flynn Canyon | Horse | 0.6 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Rincon | Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 20.0 mi |
| Rincon | ATV road | 2.7 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Kern River Upper | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 4.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12.1 mi
Water fill-up: 19.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Calkins Flat Dispersed Campground 0.8 mi
- Chamise Flat Campground 1.2 mi
- Limestone Campground 2.5 mi
- Brush Creek Dispersed Camping 2.6 mi
- Goldledge Campground 4.2 mi
- Campsite · 8 mi N of Kernville 5 mi