Pick up in Santa Clarita2023 Thor sanctuary AWD
Santa Clarita, CA · 33 mi from Los Angeles (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 20 miPets OK
| Location | Kernville, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $36–$111/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (242 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 30 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 25 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Picks are 30 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Los Angeles (Los Angeles International (LAX)), about 128 mi straight-line from Headquarters. RV rentals in Los Angeles
Pick up in Santa ClaritaClosest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Headquarters, not driving.
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights26 sites open for every night · from $36/night
Headquarters is a Recreation.gov campground in Kernville. It lists 25 RV or RV/tent sites, 12 tent sites and 2 cabin or glamping units for rigs up to 30 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 015 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 019 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 013 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 014 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 038 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 042 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 026 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 030 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 026 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 033 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 036 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 014 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 006 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 032 rv nonelectric |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (242 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Nice campground, great camp site (right on the river). You should know that it is really hot there for months. And there's no fires allowed for months.”
“Pretty place. The trees need to be trimmed. Even on the main/only road through the campground they scratches my van. ”
“Beautiful campsite, relatively easy access to the river and not too far from town for any forgotten supplies. Great spot for kids and older adults to camp.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Headquarters Campground sits at about 2,800 feet on a broad bend of the Kern Wild and Scenic River, roughly six miles north of Kernville in the Upper Kern River corridor. The site mix is deliberate: there are 42 campsites in all 25 intended for RVs, 13 tent-only sites, 2 sites set up to accommodate both RVs and tents, and 2 glamping sites for a roomier, more outfitted stay. Some sites sit right above the river and drop into shade under oak, juniper and cottonwood; others are more exposed and offer wide sunlit clearings. Basic on-site amenities are straightforward and functional: each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring, and the campground provides vault toilets and drinking water. There is a mix of standard, RV and tent-only sites, but hookups or other utility details are not listed, so plan for primarily self-contained camping for RVs. The campground places you within immediate reach of what the Upper Kern River is best known for hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the area, and local outfitters and permitting requirements are listed on the Sequoia National Forest Upper Kern River visitor pages. Beyond river recreation, the forest offers a long menu of activities (biking, horse camping and horseback riding, interpretive programs, fishing, hiking, and opportunities to visit historic cabins and fire lookouts), and the Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville, climbing about 11.5 miles through mixed pine and fir to a meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin. Headquarters is also a sensible base for day trips into Sequoia National Park and the Giant Sequoia National Monument. For facility-specific details, current reservation or permit rules, or questions about seasonal access, call the forest office at (760) 376-1269 or consult the Sequoia National Forest visitor pages.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
Pick up in Santa Clarita
Pick up in Santa Clarita| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| $36 |
| 043 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 009 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 012 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 005 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 015 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 013 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 003 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 042 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 011 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 007 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $36 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $108 |
| 002 yurt | ✓ | ✓ | $111 |
| 016 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 029 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 022 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 028 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 017 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 027 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 023 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 020 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 018 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 025 rv nonelectric | R | ✓ | $36 |
| 035 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | R | $36 |
| 037 rv nonelectric | R | R | $36 |
| 031 yurt | ✓ | R | $111 |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Headquarters. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.