Mcgill Campground And Group Campground

Los Padres National Forest

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.

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.

Need to Know

• In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.

• Your first vehicle is free with your reservation. For the second vehicle you must pay ($10 per night) for each additional vehicle parking at the campground. 

  McGill Campground is at the 7300 elevation. Even in the summer the nights can be cold.

• No drinking water available; bring an ample amount.
• No public showers in the region with exception of motels in Lebec.
• There is a small market and deli at the intersection of Lockwood Valley Rd and Cuddy Valley Rd.
• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
• Be cautious of snakes in the area. Use a 'walking stick' when hiking in this area.
• Very limited 'overflow' parking; bring as few vehicles as possible as the nearest parking is a long distance from the campsites.
• The campsite measurements are accurate; if you bring 27' of vehicles to a 26' site, you will encroach on the road and you will have to move one vehicle.
• There is limited cellular service in most areas of the campground.
• Some campsite entrances are angled against the flow of traffic. Therefore, you cannot 'back in,' you'll need to go in nose first.
• Click here for more information on Los Padres National Forest
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

Head out on the Jacinto Reyes National Scenic Byway, which travels past breathtaking cliffs, rock formations and lush riparian areas.

Recreation

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.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 805-434-1996

Rental Options

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Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site 037, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 076, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 074, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 078, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Electric
• Site 042, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Group 2, Loop ST2, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Group 1, Loop MCGI, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric

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