Pine Mountain Campground
Pine Mountain Campground is nestled in a small valley along the top of Pine Mountain and consists of seven campsites fashioned in a circle with a large open area in the middle. There are tables, BBQ grills or fire rings, and one vault toilet at this campground. Water is not available so please bring your own water. The campground is surrounded by moderate hills and is a quiet place for relaxing. At an elevation of 6650 feet, it offers cooler temperatures on hot summer days.
Points of Interest: From Pine Mountain you are free to explore the area on your own. There is one designated trail in the area Boulder Canyon (23W03). You may also want to walk around the surrounding hills to see the views and the trees. You can pick out which trees are Jeffrey pines by the scent of the bark. If you put your noise close to the bark, you’ll smell vanilla!
You will find Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, and white fir trees at these campgrounds. Along the outskirts, you’ll notice chaparral species. These species include manzanita, and California sage. You may also see some scrub oak.
Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and early summer. They are something to see! You will be dazzled by lupine, false lupine, scarlet bugler, and many others.
Keep your eyes open for red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor! Other birds in the area include woodpeckers, and chickadees. Deer, bear, and coyote also live in the area.
Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak Campground Recreation Informational Brochure PDF
Active Alerts
Reservations
Make Reservations Here5 sites are on the reservation system at www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. (2) sites are on a first-come, first- serve basis.
Booking Windows
Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis:
- Availability is released from Fri, May 15th 2026 through Thu, May 28th 2026. Select dates for availability.
- On November 29, 2025 at 07:00 AM PST, availability will be released through May 29, 2026.
General Information
All single Campsite reservation fees are good for 1 vehicle plus 1 RV and up to 6 people. $10 fee for each extra vehicle and person per night will be charged upon arrival. (NO more than 8 people per site)
The nearest stores and gas are 15 miles south along Hwy 33, in Ojai.
The Pine Mountain Campground is no longer an Adventure Pass campground. This site is managed by the Parks Management for the Forest Service.
Check-in time: 3:00pm. Check-out time: 12:00 noon. Quiet hours 10:00pm-6:00am
- 14 Day stay limit.
- For current Fire Restrictions: Check the Alerts and Fire Danger Status menu above and the Current Conditions webpage.
- Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings.
- Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
$30/night for camping, $10 per extra vehicle. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for extra vehicle parking fee.
- Overnight Use: $30 per night per site
- Extra vehicle: $10 per extra vehicle
- 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.
Address: 1190 E Ojai Ave Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: 805-646-4348 ext. 0
Hours: Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.639047
Longitude: -119.32711
Elevation
6650'
Directions
To get to Pine Mountain Camgpround, follow Highway 33 to the turnoff at Pine Mountain Summit (6N06), mile marker 42.50. The turnoff is 33.2 miles from the Ojai Ranger Station. Turn right and follow the partially paved road another 4.7 miles. Pine Mountain Campground will be to your right. If you wish to continue to Reyes Peak, follow the road for another mile. The total distance from Ojai Ranger Station to Pine Mountain is 38 miles, and Reyes Peak is 39 miles.
Parking
Yes
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Water is not available so please bring your own water.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
