Halfway Group Campground
HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND
Part of Sequoia National Forest
Overview
Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.
Facilities
The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets. There is no drinking water available at this facility.
Natural Features
The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.
The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.
Nearby Attractions
The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
Important Notices
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. Persons with a valid California Campfire permit may use portable stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves, using pressurized gas, liquid fuel or propane.
No hookups and no water
- Porta Potties only
- This campground is tent only; no RVs
- Swimming in the river is not recommended due to strong currents
- No off-road vehicle use allowed in the campground
- Bringing shade shelters is a good idea
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Directions
From 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 4.5 miles north on Sierra Way (Mountain 99) to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 760-379-1815
P.O. Box 1640
Kernville,
California
93238
Available Campsites
- Site Group 5, Loop HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site Group 1, Loop HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site Group 3, Loop HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site Group 4, Loop HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site Group 2, Loop HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric