Halfway Group Campground
Open year-round. Seasonal portable toilets are provided. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water. Fire restrictions may be in effect; campfire permits are required. Camping is prohibited within 25 feet of the Kern River's edge.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:02AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...The Heat Advisory has been replaced with an Extreme Heat Warning. High temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees and multiple days of Major Heat Risk. Hottest temperatures expected today. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees will occur until Monday, with the hottest temperatures expected today. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Halfway Group Campground is located along the Kern Wild and Scenic River in Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet. The campground offers five group sites ranging from small (12-person capacity) to large (50-person capacity), making it suitable for family reunions, scout troops, or organized outings. Gray pine, scrub oak, and shrubs line the steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows shade the riverbanks. The Upper Kern River corridor is renowned for whitewater rafting and kayaking, with Class III-V rapids drawing paddlers from across California. Fishing and swimming holes are accessible, though swimming is not recommended due to strong currents. The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville, climbing 11.5 miles through mixed pine and fir forest to a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. This is a tent-only campground with no RV access. Each site includes picnic tables and a fire ring, though campfire restrictions may be in effect depending on fire danger conditions. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is provided on site.
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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $118 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 745-4209 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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