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McGill Campground
4 mi southeast of Pine Mountain Club, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About McGill Campground
The campground has 73 campsites complete with a picnic table, barbecue and fire ring. In a Mixed conifer forest. Room for tents and RVs. Beautiful scenic views. Picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilet. No water. Reservations: 54 sites campsites are now on the reservation system. 18 sites are first-come, first-serve. Group Campgrounds by reservation only: [www.recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov) or by calling 1-877-444-6777. There are 2 group campsites; one accommodates up to 60 people and the other one accommodates up to 80 people. Campground is managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. [www.campone.com](http://www.campone.com). In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
- Fees: McGill Family Campground sites are $30 each. There are 72 family campground sites. Day use only at the campground is $10.00 a day.…
- Season: summer
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 4 mi southeast of Pine Mountain Club, CA · 34.81556, -119.09834
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exploration Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Mcgill | Horse | 0.3 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Tecuya Ace* OHV | ATV road | 2.6 mi | 2.0 mi |
| West Tecuya OHV | ATV road | 2.6 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Tumamait | Horse | 2.6 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Pleito Creek OHV #111 | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12.8 mi
Propane: 8.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Mt. Pinos Campground 0.6 mi
- Chula Vista Walk-in Campground 1.4 mi
- Camp Bethany Pines 2.3 mi
- Sheep Camp 4.3 mi
- Lily Meadows Camp 4.6 mi
- Frazier Mountain Trailhead - 20W03 5 mi