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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.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Check-in time: 3:00pm, check-out time: 12:00 noon, Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am |
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| Reservations: | www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 |
| Area Amenities: |
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| Fees: | 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. |
| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | spring, summer, fall |
| Busiest Season: | spring, summer |
| Restrictions: | Spark arrestors and Off-highway vehicle registration required (green sticker or red sticker required). Red sticker open riding dates October 1 - April 30. |
| Closest Towns: | New Cuyama, Bakersfield, Frazier Park |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Passes: | 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. |
| Operated By: | Parks Management Company for the Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Mt. Pinos Ranger District Office: (661) 245-3731 x 0, Tuesday - Saturday, 8-430pm. |
General Information
Directions:Located at the end of Ballinger Canyon Road (FS 9N10), approximately 3.5 miles east of State Highway 33.
Activities
Campground Camping
Off-highway vehicle, camping
| No. of Sites | 12 |
| Fire Information | Check current fire restrictions at www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf |
OHV Camping
Off-highway vehicle, camping