Mcgill Campground And Group Campground
MCGILL CAMPGROUND AND GROUP CAMPGROUND
Part of Los Padres National Forest
Overview
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.
Facilities
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.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.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.Nearby Attractions
Head out on the Jacinto Reyes National Scenic Byway, which travels past breathtaking cliffs, rock formations and lush riparian areas.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (820) 500-1099.Important Notices
Contact: Camp Los Padres manages this campground. For questions, email info@camplospadres.com or call 820-500-1099.
Single sites: Site Capacity: Each campsite allows up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Parking for additional vehicles is very limited and not guaranteed; when space is available, extra vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night. Groups of more than 8 must reserve a second site.
Group Sites: Group 1 accommodates up to 80 people and 13 vehicles; Group 2 up to 60 people and 10 vehicles. Additional vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night, if space is available.
Parking: Overflow parking is very limited and far from the campsites; bring as few vehicles as possible. Site lengths are accurate: if your vehicles are longer than the site, one will have to move. Some site entrances angle against traffic, so pull in nose first.
Water & Services: No drinking water; bring plenty. No public showers except motels in Lebec. A small market and deli is at Lockwood Valley Rd and Cuddy Valley Rd. Limited cell service.
Elevation: 7,300 ft. Nights can be cold, even in summer.
Wildlife: Be bear aware; store food in approved containers or a locked vehicle. Watch for snakes.
Trees: All trees, even when healthy and well-maintained, can pose a natural hazard of falling limbs. Visitors assume responsibility for any property damage, injury or other circumstances that may result from these hazards.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Property: Camp Los Padres is not responsible for loss or damages to property due to fire, theft, accident or any other cause.
Preparation for your trip: Please watch this Leave No Trace 7 Principles video prior to your arrival to help protect our National Forests.
Firewood Policy: Help protect Los Padres National Forest: Buy It Where You Burn It. Don't Move Firewood. Firewood must meet applicable local-origin (purchased within the same county) or approved treatment requirements (certified heat treated) to reduce invasive pest risks. Firewood brought into the campground may be subject to inspection, and if not purchased locally or found to be compliant with requirements it can be confiscated to prevent the spread of the Goldspotted Oak Borer. By completing your reservation, you acknowledge that you have been informed of the campground's firewood requirements and agree to comply with applicable restrictions. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
More Information: Visit Los Padres National Forest for forest alerts, fire restrictions and road conditions.
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 805-434-1996
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 023, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group 1, Loop MCGI, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 069, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group 2, Loop ST2, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop Loop 4, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop Loop 3, Type Standard Nonelectric
