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Mt. Pinos Ranger District
![[picture]Mt. Pinos Ranger District](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5214217.jpg)
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.
At a Glance
| Fees: | Most of the campgrounds in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District are concession-managed by the Parks Management Company. For more informaiton about the Parks Management Company (PMC) and campground fees, Click Here. Some campgrounds require the Adventure Pass. Click Here to find out where the Adventure Pass is required. Click Here to find out where you can purchase the Adventure Pass. |
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| Information Center: | Contact the Mt. Pinos Ranger District office at:(661) 245-3731 ext. 0 Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. |
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- Aliso Park Campground
- Ballinger Campground
- Caballo Campground
- Campo Alto Campground
- Chuchupate Campground
- Chula Vista Walk-in Campground
- Dome Springs Campground
- Dutchman Campground
- Goldhill Camping Area
- Halfmoon Campground
- Kings Campground
- Marian Campground
- McGill Campground
- Mt. Pinos Campground
- Nettle Springs Campground
- Pine Springs Campground
- Rancho Nuevo Campground
- Reyes Creek Campground
- Thorn Meadows Campground
- Toad Springs Campground
- Valle Vista Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Contact the Mt. Pinos Ranger District for dispersed camping information. Call: (661) 245-3731 ext. 0 or (805) 968-6640 Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- Buck Creek - 18W01
- Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01
- Campo Alto Campground
- Campo Alto Group Campground
- Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10
- Chula Vista Trailhead
- Chumash Wilderness
- Deal Canyon - 24W10
- East Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03
- Fishbowls Trailhead - 21W05
- Frazier Mountain Trailhead - 20W03
- Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca (Reyes Creek TH)
- Johnston Ridge Trailhead - 20W12
- Little Mutau Trailhead 20W10
- McGill Campground
- McGill Exploration Trail Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- McGill Group Campground
- McGill Trail - 21W02
- Mt. Pinos Campground
- Ozena - 23W42
- Rancho Nuevo Trail - 24W03
- Reyes Creek Campground
- Stonehouse - 20W35
- Thorn Meadows Campground
- Thorn Point Trail
- Upper Rancho Nuevo - 24W03
- West Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- Buck Creek - 18W01
- Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01
- Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10
- Chula Vista Trailhead
- Chumash Wilderness
- Deal Canyon - 24W10
- East Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03
- Fishbowls Trailhead - 21W05
- Frazier Mountain Trailhead - 20W03
- Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca (Reyes Creek TH)
- Johnston Ridge Trailhead - 20W12
- Little Mutau Trailhead 20W10
- Montgomery Potrero Trail
- Ozena - 23W42
- Rancho Nuevo Trail - 24W03
- Stonehouse - 20W35
- Thorn Point Trail
- Upper Rancho Nuevo - 24W03
- West Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03
Big Game Hunting
Small Game Hunting
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
Sledding/Tubing
Areas for Sledding/Tubing at Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- Chula Vista Trailhead
- Chula Vista Walk-in Campground
- McGill Campground
- McGill Exploration Trail Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- McGill Trail - 21W02
- Mt. Pinos Campground
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Mt. Pinos Ranger District