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Recreation Region: Mt. Pinos Ranger District

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 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.

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.

Reservations

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Booking Windows

What is a booking window?

Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis:

  • Availability is released from Fri, May 15th 2026 through Tue, May 26th 2026. Select dates for availability.
  • On November 27, 2025 at 07:00 AM PST, availability will be released through May 27, 2026.

General Information

Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 12:00 noon Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am 

Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee.

Overnight Use:
Single Site:
Single Site (Weekends): $32 per night

McGill Family Campground sites are $30 each. There are 72 family campground sites. Day use only at the campground is $10.00 a day. Additional vehicle charge is $10.00 per night per vehicle. McGill has 2 group campsites @ $150.00 per site per night. Group Camp I can accommodate up to 80 people per night and 10 vehicles, an RV or towed trailer are considered one of the vehicles. Group Camp II can accommodate up to 60 people and ten vehicles. Additional vehicles are $10 per night. 

  • Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.

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Address: 34580 Lockwood Valley Rd. Frazier Park, CA 93225
Phone: 661-245-3731 ext. 0
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.81257222

Longitude: -119.1033806

Elevation

7400

Directions

From I-5, take Frazier Park exit (Frazier Mountain Park Road), go west approximately 6 miles. The road name changes to Cuddy Valley Road. Continue on it up Mt. Pinos. The road name changes to Mt. Pinos Highway. McGill Campground is approximately 5 miles further on the north side of road.

Parking

Yes

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Yes

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 22, 2026