California · published-coordinate region
Mt. Pinos Campground
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USDA Forest Service19Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
19Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Mount Pinos or in the Native American Chumash language, "Iwihinmu," was considered to be the center of the world, the point where everything was in balance. At 7,800 feet, the campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for several biking and hiking trails. The dark and clear night skies make this a picture-perfect stargazing setting.Recreation
Ride your bicycle to the top of Mount Pinos or hike the Mount Pinos Trail, McGill exploration trail, or enjoy the views of the valleys below from your campsite.
Mount Pinos is considered to be one of the best star gazing locations in California due to its dark skies, extremely low light pollution and frequently clear skies. It is a favorite place for amateur astronomers. On a clear day, you can see the entire San Joaquin Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges.Facilities
This seasonal campground is open daily, May through November. There are 19 single campsites that include picnic tables and fire rings. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. RVs over 22 ft. and trailers are not recommended. There are two vault toilets. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) or electricity onsite. There is also no dump station.Natural Features
Along with views of the Lockwood Valley and Frazier Mountain, Mt. Pinos Campground is best appreciated by camping enthusiasts who prefer being nestled within the shaded enclave of Jeffery pines that dominate the scenery.
Nearby Attractions
Hiking trails, biking, fishing and swimming are all within 30 minutes of the campground. Restaurants, gas and shopping are within 15 miles at Pine Mountain Club or 19 miles in Frazier Park. Lake of the Woods and Frazier Park are about 10 miles to the east. Lockwood Valley and Cuddy Valley are located at the base of Mt. Pinos.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 19 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
19
Vehicle limit
19
Vehicle length
19
Driveway entry
19
Shade
19
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
19
Operator directions
Take I-5 north to Frazier Mountain Park Road exit. Go west on Frazier Mountain Park Road for 7 miles to the intersection of Lockwood Valley Rd. Keep right and proceed on Cuddy Valley Road. Continue 5 miles to the "Y" in the road and veer left. Proceed 7 more miles past the first snow and second snow gate past McGill Campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
19 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 19 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 37 ft Tent: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 26 ft Tent: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 26 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 21 ft Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 21 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 27 ft Tent: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 22 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 18 ft Tent: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 18 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 22 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 29 ft Tent: 29 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 29 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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