CM Campgrounds MapFederal campground finder

MCGILL CAMPGROUND AND GROUP CAMPGROUND

Frazier Park, California · USDA Forest Service

RVTentShowers
MCGILL CAMPGROUND AND GROUP CAMPGROUND — official Recreation.gov photo

Photo: Recreation.gov

About

Escape from the city to the remote and beautiful McGill Campground. The campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for several biking and hiking trails. A dense stand of Jeffrey pine and ponderosa pine shade the campground and each campsite is nicely spaced.Head out on the Jacinto Reyes National Scenic Byway, which travels past breathtaking cliffs, rock formations and lush riparian areas.Explore the area along the accessible Exploration Trail, Mount Pinos Trail and McGill Campground Trail. McGill is for hiking and biking and meanders along 3.7 miles of scenery.McGill has two group campsites, each having a central barbeque and gathering area. Group Camp 1 has parking for 13 vehicles, Group Camp 2 has parking for 10 vehicles. There are 73 individual campsites. Each individual campsite offers a picnic table and campfire ring.McGill Campground sits in a mixed tall pine forest in the Pinos Mountains, at an altitude of 7,300 feet, just over an hour's drive from the campground. It is quiet and serene landscape with terrific views of the valleys below.

Directions

From Los Angeles: Take I-5 north past the Gorman exit 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 5 more miles past the first snow gate to the second snow gate. McGill Campground entrance is on the right side of the road.

Location

Map tiles © OpenStreetMap.

Details

State
California
City / area
Frazier Park
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Los Padres National Forest
Campsites
67
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$30–$150 / night
Rating
4.53 / 5 (248 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Nearby campgrounds