Camp 3 wave
Kernville, California
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35°48'33.5"N 118°27'17.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area.
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Directions
From Kernville, California
- Head northeast on Kernville Rd toward Big Blue Rd/Blue Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Buena Vista Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Sierra Way (3.0 mi)
- Continue onto Mountain Hwy 99 (1.3 mi)
From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, 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. Turn north on Sierra Way/Mountain 99 and continue 5 miles to the campground.
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