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Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire.

We read this on November 11, 2026. Read the full notice for Halfway Group Campground

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Halfway Group Campground Reservations

Sequoia National Forest, California

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Halfway Group Campground quick facts

Cancellation alerts: We check Halfway Group Campground for cancellations and email you when a site opens.
Reservations: Reserved on Recreation.gov.
Campsites: 5 sites.
Location: Sequoia National Forest, California.Campgrounds in Sequoia National Forest California campgrounds

As of November 2026, Halfway Group Campground is a campground in Sequoia National Forest, California with 5 campsites. Halfway Group Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Halfway Group Campground is located at 35.8029° N, 118.4519° W.

people allowed on 2 of 5 sites: 24
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites: 50

Halfway Group Campground reservations and next available dates

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Campsites at Halfway Group Campground

Tent 3
Group 2

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, climbing, photography.

All sites at Halfway Group Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
Group 1	Tent	12
Group 2	Tent	24
Group 3	Group	24
Group 4	Tent	50
Group 5	Group	50

About Halfway Group Campground

Overview

Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

Facilities

The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets. There is no drinking water available at this facility.

Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.

Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for 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. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Rules and notices at Halfway Group Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on November 11, 2026. Check Halfway Group Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. Persons with a valid California Campfire permit may use portable stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves, using pressurized gas, liquid fuel or propane.

No hookups and no water

Porta Potties only

This campground is tent only; no RVs

Swimming in the river is not recommended due to strong currents

No off-road vehicle use allowed in the campground

Bringing shade shelters is a good idea

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov .

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Halfway Group Campground FAQ

Is Halfway Group Campground open?

Recreation.gov publishes this notice for Halfway Group Campground: "Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire." Recreation.gov does not date its notices; we last read this one on November 11, 2026. Check Recreation.gov before you travel.

How do I make a campground reservation at Halfway Group Campground?

Campsites at Halfway Group Campground are reserved on Recreation.gov. If your dates are sold out, set a cancellation alert and we email you when a site opens.

What campgrounds are near Halfway Group Campground?

Campgrounds near Halfway Group Campground include Camp Three Campground, Headquarters Campground, Thunderbird Group Campground, Hospital Flat Campground and Goldledge Campground.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Halfway Group Campground?

Halfway Group Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Halfway Group Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Halfway Group Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites. Pro and $19 single-campground alerts are checked every minute, 24/7; free accounts are checked hourly.

How many campsites does Halfway Group Campground have?

Halfway Group Campground has 5 campsites.