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Pine Mountain Campground
13 mi north of Meiners Oaks, CA · No signal at camp
About Pine Mountain Campground
Pine Mountain Campground is nestled in a small valley along the top of Pine Mountain and consists of seven campsites fashioned in a circle with a large open area in the middle. There are tables, BBQ grills or fire rings, and one pit toilet at this campground. Water is not available so please bring your own water. The campground is surrounded by moderate hills and is a quiet place for relaxing. At an elevation of 6650 feet, it offers cooler temperatures on hot summer days. Points of Interest: ** **From Pine Mountain you are free to explore the area on your own. There is one designated trail in the area Boulder Canyon (23W03). You may also want to walk around the surrounding hills to see the views and the trees. You can pick out which trees are Jeffrey pines by the scent of the bark. If you put your noise close to the bark, you’ll smell vanilla! Vegetation:** **You will find Jeffrey pine…
- Fees: $30/night for camping, $10 per extra vehicle.
- Season: Seasonal
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 13 mi north of Meiners Oaks, CA · 34.63875, -119.32911
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Canyon | Horse | 0.1 mi | 5.4 mi |
| Raspberry Spring | Horse | 0.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Chorro Grande | Horse | 0.7 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Reyes Peak | Horse | 2.0 mi | 5.6 mi |
| Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca | Horse | 2.1 mi | 18.5 mi |
| Deal Connector | Horse | 3.0 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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: 15.3 mi
Water fill-up: 24.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Reyes Peak Campground 0.8 mi
- Upper Reyes Creek Campground 2.6 mi
- Reyes Creek Campground 3 mi
- Beartrap Campsite 3.5 mi
- Rancho Nuevo Campground 5.4 mi
- Maple Camp 5.5 mi