Mt. Pinos Ranger District
Mt. Pinos Ranger District offers camping, day hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding and camping, scenic drives, nature viewing and winter sports (cross country skiing and sledding).
There are no cabins on the district, but there are campgrounds and group campgrounds.
Recreation Sites
Aliso Park Campground
Site Open
This campground is shaded by Oak Trees and is a popular hunting camp in the fall.The McPhearson Peak Trail and Aliso Trail begin at this campground.
Apache Canyon Spur OHV #103 Trail 24W06
This is a connector OHV trail that connects from Apache Canyon OHV #103 Trail 24W05. It is a Four-wheel drive route in sandy wash with two short side roads into the Badlands. Some private land in…
Apache Canyon Wash OHV 103 Trail 24W05
It is a four-wheel drive route in sandy wash with two short side roads into the Badlands. Some private land in the wash. Use Apache Canyon Road to get around dead-end route.This OHV Trail connects to…
Ballinger Campground
Site Open
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…
Buck Creek Trailhead
Site Closed
Buck Creek Trail (18W01) Difficulty: moderate to difficultLength: 11.25 milesSESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.netMaps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps…
Caballo Campground
Site Closed
Pinyon Pine surrounding campground. Dirt road, high clearance vehicles recommended.
Campo Alto Campground
Site Closed
Jeffrey Pine shaded camp, Recreational Vehicles up to 30 feet. There are 17 campsites. 6-8 people allowed per site. 2-3 small tents. Access to the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead. Beautiful scenic views.…
Campo Alto Group Campground
Site Closed
Tucked away high atop the Cerro Noroeste you’ll find solitude, serenity and unsurpassed scenery at Campo Alto Campground. Beautiful scenic mountain vistas from the campground.Campo Alto Campground…
Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10
Site Closed
Open in Spring/Summer/Fall and is within the winter seasonal closure between December 1st and April 30. Best conditions for hiking in May and June. Hot and dry and low water levels in the summer and…
Chuchupate Campground
Site Closed
Nestled near Frazier Park, you escape from the city to this remote and beautiful high desert hide-away awaits. This campground is a favorite "retreat from the heat" destination that is conveniently…