Kern River Camping

The Kern River and surrounding area offer many camping options. Campgrounds listed are either privately or publicly owned.

Camping in Kernville, CA

Kernville is located approximately seven minutes from our Rafting Center. The Upper Kern flows right next to town alongside the park, and there are a  number of restaurants, shops, bars and a few places to grab breakfast and coffee.

Upper Kern River Camping

Camping upstream of Kernville, CA along the Upper Kern river.

Camping on Isabella Lake

Isabella Lake separates the Upper from the Lower Kern river. The Upper Kern flows into Isabella Lake and the outflow, regulated release is the Lower Kern River. Campgrounds listed are near or on Isabella Lake.

Lower Kern River Camping

Camping and campgrounds along the Lower Kern River corridor.