Kennedy Meadows Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. Snow is often present November through March, which may limit access. Campfire restrictions may apply during fire season.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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About
Kennedy Meadows Campground sits at 6,100 feet elevation on the Pacific Crest Trail, serving as a popular resupply point for PCT thru-hikers and a gateway to the surrounding South Sierra and Golden Trout wildernesses. The 37 sites are scattered among juniper and pinion pine, offering a remote high-desert camping experience near the South Fork of the Kern River. This is a primitive, no-fee campground operating on a first-come, first-served basis year-round. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, trash service, or hookups. Campers must pack out all garbage and bring adequate water supplies. Some sites have fire pits, though campfire restrictions may apply during fire season. The area is extremely remote with no cell phone service. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet, and the maximum stay is 14 days. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. Snow is often present from November through March, and winter access may be limited.
Directions
From US 395, north of Ridgecrest, CA, exit near Pearsonville and travel west on Nine Mile Canyon Road (paved) to Kennedy Meadows.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 876-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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