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Campo Alto Campground

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt Pinos / Frazier ParkCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (50)
Campo Alto Campground
🟢 7 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19
2 of the last 68 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 19 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Campo Alto Campground in California has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19. 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
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #11 & Loop 2 #13 next to each othersites 👥 Loop 2 #GS1, 👥 #GS2, Loop 1 #01, #02, #04, #06, #09, #10, #11, Loop 2 #13, #14, #16
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #03, #07, #08
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #15
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #08 & Loop 2 #15 next to each othersites Loop 1 #07, #08, Loop 2 #15
Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 252 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #03
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Loop 2 #GS1
Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 #03

📷 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 Loop 2 #GS1 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 2 #GS1 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
Campsite Loop 2 #GS2 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 2 #GS2 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
Campsite Loop 2 #GS2 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 2 #GS2 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
Campsite Loop 1 #01 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 1 #01 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
Campsite Loop 1 #02 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 1 #02 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
Campsite Loop 1 #02 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 1 #02 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
Campsite Loop 1 #04 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 1 #04 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
Campsite Loop 1 #06 — Campo Alto Campground
Site Loop 1 #06 · Campo Alto CampgroundUS Forest Service
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.2 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.2 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.2 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 25 openings at Campo Alto Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 8–14 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

📍 ~77 mi from LAGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 29K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.5★★★★★50 ratings
5★34
4★11
3★3
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.7/4
AT&T1.1/4
Verizon1.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Campo Alto Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Campo Alto Campground?

Campo Alto 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 can I get a spot at Campo Alto Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Campo Alto 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 Campo Alto Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Campo Alto Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 8–14 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 Campo Alto Campground a good campground?

Campo Alto Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 50 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Campo Alto Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Campo Alto Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.7 out of 5 from 6 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Campo Alto Campground located?

Campo Alto Campground is located in Mt Pinos / Frazier Park, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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