Chimney Creek Camping Area is located in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. There are nearby hiking trails, fishing opportunities in the Kern River, and Kernville is just a short drive away for dining and shopping. The campground has basic amenities such as pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, and is first-come-first-serve with 20 campsites available. The best time to visit is from May to October with average temperatures ranging from the 60s to 80s during the day and dropping to the 30s and 40s at night.