Headquarters Campground

The restrooms here are vaulted toilets and you can imagine what that's like "Stinks!". Toilet paper was provided in the restroom but the restroom itself was dirty, especially the door handle, one of which didn't lock. The camp host "Randy" had minimal to no people skills. He was rude and even insulting. People like that do not need to be running a campground PERIOD. He insulted you if you had not... The restrooms here are vaulted toilets and you can imagine what that's like "Stinks!". Toilet paper was provided in the restroom but the restroom itself was dirty, especially the door handle, one of which didn't lock. The camp host "Randy" had minimal to no people skills. He was rude and even insulting. People like that do not need to be running a campground PERIOD. He insulted you if you had not seen the "Fire Ban" notice at the front gate. Yes, there was a fire ban so my group could not have a campfire for 2 days. That was a real real bummer especially because the weather was cold and rain. There must have been a motorcycle/bikers rally or something because for the entire weekend no matter where we went we heard motorcycles, all day til evening! I go camping to get away from the city and be in peaceful nature. Nope, not that weekend. I won't be going back to Kern River period!

We were at Headquarters campground at Kern River. Randy was the campground host employee and he was very rude to me and my group. We appeared to be bothering him when we asked questions. Camp host Randy has zero people skills and should not be a campground host if he acts rude to campers. The restrooms were filthy and had no toilet paper. There were no campfires allowed at camp which is very disap... We were at Headquarters campground at Kern River. Randy was the campground host employee and he was very rude to me and my group. We appeared to be bothering him when we asked questions. Camp host Randy has zero people skills and should not be a campground host if he acts rude to campers. The restrooms were filthy and had no toilet paper. There were no campfires allowed at camp which is very disappointing to campers. I will never camp there again and neither should anyone else, unless you like rude camp hosts like Randy. No campfires! Not good for campers. Go elsewhere campers and fishermen! David (Trout Dude Angler)

Had a great weekday camping trip at this location. There's lots of different campsites to pick from, some are right up against the Kern river and some are close to the highway, I recommend scouting the area to see which campsite you prefer. I picked spot 35 since it had a lot of shade and a nearby artery of the main river. I was surprised that there were not a lot of bugs, flies, or mosquitoes dur... Had a great weekday camping trip at this location. There's lots of different campsites to pick from, some are right up against the Kern river and some are close to the highway, I recommend scouting the area to see which campsite you prefer. I picked spot 35 since it had a lot of shade and a nearby artery of the main river. I was surprised that there were not a lot of bugs, flies, or mosquitoes during my trip. Lots of bats at night to eat the bugs and plenty of quail and other birds everywhere too. One thing that was unpleasant though were the restrooms, the heat of the day just stews everything and it's a terrible smell, I recommend bringing your own portable commode or toilet.