Kennedy Meadows Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.0531, -118.1294
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located on the Pacific Crest Trail near the South Fork of the Kern River, at 6,200 ft. elevation, Kennedy Meadows campground is surrounded by the South Sierra and Golden Trout wildernesses. Some of the 37 sites are shaded by juniper and pinion. Maximum vehicle length is 30ft.Vault toilets, no water, no trash service, no fee.
From the USFS.
Is Kennedy Meadows Campground free?
Yes. Kennedy Meadows Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Kennedy Meadows Campground?
From US 395, north of Ridgecrest, CA, exit highway 395 near Pearsonville and travel west on Nine Mile Canyon Rd (paved road) to Kennedy Meadows.
Nearby
- Fish Creek Campground5.0 mi
- Troy Meadow Campground6.0 mi
- Long Valley Campground14.5 mi
- Chimney Creek Campground15.5 mi
- Horse Meadow Campground17.1 mi
- Lower Peppermint Campground20.2 mi
- LIMESTONE CAMPGROUND20.5 mi
- Brush Creek Dispersed Camping20.5 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.
