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Headquarters
3 mi north of Kernville, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Headquarters
Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. [Click here](http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html) to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters. Headquarters Campground offers a mix of standard, RV and tent-only sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2,800 feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Some sites overlook the river and lie in the shade of oak, juniper and cottonwood trees. Sites sitting further from the river are more open…
- Fees: Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle. Yurts - $106.00 Maximum vehicle length 27’
- Season: Open Year Round
- Managed by: Sequoia National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi north of Kernville, CA · 35.7963, -118.45001
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–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Flat | Horse | 0.3 mi | 14.3 mi |
| Cannell Meadow | Dirt bike | 1.7 mi | 15.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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: 2.8 mi
Water fill-up: 10.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Halfway Campground 0.5 mi
- Camp 3 Campground 0.7 mi
- Camp Three Campground 0.9 mi
- Kern River's Edge Campground 1 mi
- Chico Flat Dispersed Camping 2 mi
- Hospital Flat 2.2 mi