Kern River Sequoia RV Resort

We were in need of a spot after a long day of mountain driving and a check engine light in our rig (!!) . First, let me say that the grounds and sites are so clean and the staff was very helpful. The campground is right on the river and full of shade trees with birds singing! Ahh!
The bad: The price for the campsite is not accurate however, because it is 5$ a night for each kid, $5 a night for each pet, you have to pay for internet, and they add a 5% charge, which is illegal, to cover the 2.5% cc fee. They also charge for showers, and don’t let you have packages delivered. No laundry. I am glad we landed here, as it was pleasant, but the charges felt shady. Just charge 85 a night, already, for few amenities.

We were in need of a spot after a long day of mountain driving and a check engine light in our rig (!!) . First, let me say that the grounds and sites are so clean and the staff was very helpful. The campground is right on the river and full of shade trees with birds singing! Ahh!
The bad: The price for the campsite is not accurate however, because it is 5$ a night for each kid, $5 a night for each pet, you have to pay for internet, and they add a 5% charge, which is illegal, to cover the 2.5% cc fee. They also charge for showers, and don’t let you have packages delivered. No laundry. I am glad we landed here, as it was pleasant, but the charges felt shady. Just charge 85 a night, already, for few amenities.

We were on a road trip and just needed a place to sleep overnight , and check out little Kernville.

First off I'd like to say they have a big staff here and everyone we met were very friendly and helpful.

This is a real summer destination campground (like many in this area) and the phones were ringing off the hook with the ladies making reservations while we checked in. They said it was like that all day.

Its still winter time here in late March so all the trees and bushes were still dormant and bare. It was pretty quiet here this time of year but we hear its crazy busy during " camping season".

I do think $60 for electric and water hookups is a sky high fee but to have to put quarters into the machine for a shower is just too much. Also the instant hot water unit was acting up and it kept going from hot to freezing cold on me. Ouch!

We aren't used to Rv parks with so many rules. Must wear a plastic bracelet with your campsite # on it. Dog even had to wear a special bone tag. Do this. Don't do that.

I think this might be a good spot to take the kids camping but that's it.
This area gets blazing hot in the summer and the little creek running thru the campground is a jewel. The Kern River is too swift in this area to swim in.

Sites near the road have full hookups and sites along the river have only water & electric (no sewer). They have a pump-out service every few days at $30/pump. Spots by the river fill up very fast. In November, we booked two weeks in advance and they were all taken for a 7 day booking (mostly because the weekends were already booked).

Other than being by the river this is a normal RV park with sites close together and normal amenities (nothing special).

I would stay here again, but book a site by the river.

This is my third time staying here in 7 years.
The first 2 times was in my Pickup and slide in camper. This time with a teardrop trailer. I love the stream running behind my site. The place is always very clean and some sites are right next to the river. There is a restroom and showers. Most sites have electricity and water. Some also have sewer. There is also a dump station. ATT and Verizon have the best signal but I had 2 or 3 bars LTE with wy Sprint.

This was our first time to the Kern River. August 1-6 2020. Loved it. We stayed in site 81 right on the creek that runs through the camp grounds. Best for the kids to play and float down the creek. Best to sit in camp with your feet in the water to cool off. The river was right in front of our site with easy access. We were told the water level was low. We thought it was great and safe. Apparently May to June the water level is high. Great WIFI for streaming good cell service. Electric, water and cable TV. Dump station in camp ground. The clean and rake every site after each guest leaves. Walking distance to Kern River Brewery. Day trip to Trail of 100 Giants in the Sequoias.
Can’t wait to go back and stay here again. I would recommend staying on the creek. Nice and relaxing. Easy access to the main river from anywhere.

We got lucky and snagged the last campsite available. Site #31
It was right across from the bathroom, the dumpster and the fish cleaning station. It’s 90+ degrees and stinks to high heaven. There is also NO shade in that spot.
Let's talk about the bathroom. There is only one. One toilet, one sink. And it is closed (locked) from 9 PM to 9 AM. So, if you have to go during that time - there is one porta-potty in the parking lot, which gets serviced every couple of days - so bring your own toilet paper if you must use it.
The sites by the river are wonderful, and have lots of shade. So, if you stay here, do yourself a favor and get one of these. If you are tent camping, know that your bathroom options are limited.
On the plus side, they have a community compressor for blowing up your river floaties, and a little store on site that sells the items you forgot.

We loved this place. Best spots are on the river but only have electric and water. The sites off of the river offer full hookups. We were here in early fall, and it was beautiful. The park is clean and the staff does a nice job of making sure park rules are followed. Be sure to drive 45 minutes north to check out the The Trail of 100 Giants. Kernville is the closest town to this awesome trail of sequoias.

In Spring 2016 we had been camping at different sites along highway 395, and searched for another location on our way home, we came across Camp James near Kernville.

What a find! Friendly staff, clean sites, reasonable rates and right along the river. One slight negative, you have to pay for a shower, about $1, but really clean. Overall we liked our 2 night stay, and before we left booked another week in the Summer!