Mt. Pinos Campground
Mt. Pinos Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.81370, -119.10220
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 805 434 1996
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mt. Pinos 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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Don's Gas / Market · 8.9 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 56 designated routes (172 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgill | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| McGill Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mcgill Group I And Ii | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mcgill Campground And Group Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Mount Pinos Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Mt Pinos | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.