Site Open
Recreation Region: Mt. Pinos Ranger District
Ballinger Campground
Badlands terrain - All Terrain Vehicle and motorcycle use area. There are 13 campsites.
9 sites are available on the reservation system. 3 campsites are on a first-come, first- serve basis.
In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst 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.
General Information
January - December
Check-in time: 3:00pm, check-out time: 12:00 noon, Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am
The Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use within the campground or extra vehicle parking fee.
Spark arrestors and Off-highway vehicle registration required (green sticker or red sticker required). Red sticker open riding dates October 1 - April 30.
This site is managed by the Parks Management Company (PMC) for the Forest Service. $30/night for camping, $10 per extra vehicle per night. Day use fee (within the campground) is $10 per vehicle.
Getting There
Directions
Located at the end of Ballinger Canyon Road (FS 9N10), approximately 3.5 miles east of State Highway 33.
Parking
yes
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
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