Camp Kern is located along the south eastern shore of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, California.

[5] In September, 2020, Camp Kern was fully engulfed in the Creek Fire.

[6][7] Camp Kern, like most Scouts BSA summer camps, divides activities into different program areas such as Waterfront, Nature, Shooting Sports, and Outdoor Skills.

[9] During the 2019 season, Camp Kern offered 34 different merit badges[10] and a "Trail to First Class" advancement program.

[11] The camp also offered additional several awards and training programs for both older scouts (age 15+) and adults (age 18+),[12] including BSA Lifeguard, Leave No Trace Awareness, and Safe Swim Defense.