Camp Three Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 55
- sites
- Feb–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
Is Camp Three Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Camp Three Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Wildlife Alert - BEARS
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 55 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 2,840 ft
- Near KernvilleKern River Ranger District · Sequoia National Forest
Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.
Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Best time to visit Camp Three Campground
Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
61° / 31°
7 wet
Feb
63° / 33°
7 wet
Mar
67° / 36°
7 wet
Apr
72° / 40°
4 wet
May
80° / 48°
2 wet
Jun
91° / 56°
1 wet
Jul
99° / 63°
1 wet
Aug
98° / 62°
1 wet
Sep
92° / 56°
1 wet
Oct
81° / 46°
2 wet
Nov
69° / 36°
3 wet
Dec
60° / 31°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kern River Ph 3, CA, 2 mi away at 2,703 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Camp Three Campground
55 sites for group and tent and RV camping
