Camp 3
Camp 3 is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.81030, -118.45432
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232889
About Camp 3
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. Natural Features: The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from 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, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. Gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls while cottonwoods and willows line the river 's edge. Recreation: Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Facilities: The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings. Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided. All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 46 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 352 designated routes (383 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Three Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Camp Three Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Halfway Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Headquarters Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Headquarters | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Chico Flat | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.