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Bobcat Meadow Campground

Cleveland National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAnza-Borrego DesertCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (16)
Bobcat Meadow Campground
🟢 10 open windows as of Oct 13 — soonest Tue Oct 13–Fri Oct 16
1 of the last 9 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 53m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 18 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 11 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Bobcat Meadow Campground in California has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 13–Fri Oct 16. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 53m ago👥 18 in a row, A #1–A #18 next to each othersites #1, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 13 in a row, A #1–A #13 next to each othersites #1, #10, #11, #12, #13, #15, #16, #17, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #14, #18
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #14, #18
Sun Nov 1 – Wed Nov 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #11
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites #9
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites #17
Wed Nov 11 – Sat Nov 143 nightsbook these dates →sites #16

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #1 — A photo of Site 1 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground with
Site A #1 · A photo of Site 1 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground withBrandon Norris
Campsite A #10 — A photo of Double Site 10 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campgro
Site A #10 · A photo of Double Site 10 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow CampgroBrandon Norris
Campsite A #11 — A photo of Site 11 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground wit
Site A #11 · A photo of Site 11 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground witBrandon Norris
Campsite A #12 — A photo of Site 12 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground wit
Site A #12 · A photo of Site 12 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground witBrandon Norris
Campsite A #13 — A photo of Site 13 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground wit
Site A #13 · A photo of Site 13 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground witBrandon Norris
Campsite A #14 — A photo of Site 14 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground wit
Site A #14 · A photo of Site 14 of Loop A at Bobcat Meadow Campground witBrandon Norris
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.9 midirections →
⚡ EVgo14.2 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America21.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Bobcat Meadow Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 14 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~134 mi from LA💵 $15–$30/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎥 24K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆16 ratings
5★10
4★3
3★0
2★2
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.0/4
Verizon2.8/4
T-Mobile2.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bobcat Meadow Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bobcat Meadow Campground?

Bobcat Meadow Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bobcat Meadow Campground?

Campsite fees at Bobcat Meadow Campground run about $15–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bobcat Meadow Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bobcat Meadow Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bobcat Meadow Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Bobcat Meadow Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 14 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bobcat Meadow Campground a good campground?

Bobcat Meadow Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 16 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bobcat Meadow Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bobcat Meadow Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 1 report. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bobcat Meadow Campground located?

Bobcat Meadow Campground is located in Anza-Borrego Desert, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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