Headquarters Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.7971, -118.4499
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Headquarters Campground is 4 miles north from Kernville via Mountain Hwy 99 along the North Fork of the Kern River. Paved access roads. 44 individual family units including 1 accessible family unit. Trailers up to 27 feet toilets, and water available. All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Headquarters Campground free?
No. Headquarters Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Headquarters Campground?
Off of Highway 99 in Bakersfield, 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) 4miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Headquarters Campground?
No camping or campfires outside designated campsites.
Nearby
- HEADQUARTERS0.1 mi
- HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND0.4 mi
- CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND0.9 mi
- Camp 30.9 mi
- THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUND1.3 mi
- chico Flat Campground2.0 mi
- HOSPITAL FLAT2.2 mi
- Hospital Flat Campground2.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
