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Mt. Pinos Campground

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt Pinos / Frazier ParkCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (92)
Mt. Pinos Campground
🟢 10 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14
1 of the last 76 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 33m 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 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Mt. Pinos Campground in California has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14. 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
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →opened 5h agosites #07
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #03, #04, #05, #06, #09, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #18, #19
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #08
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #03, #05, #08, #13, #14
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #04, #06, #07, #09, #11, #12, #15, #16, #18, #19
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #06, #07, #09, #12, #16, #19
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →sites #05, #08, #11, #14, #18
Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #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 1 #07 — Mt Pinos Campground Site 7
Site Loop 1 #07 · Mt Pinos Campground Site 7
Campsite Loop 1 #03 — Mt Pinos Campground Site 3
Site Loop 1 #03 · Mt Pinos Campground Site 3
Campsite Loop 1 #04 — Mt Pinos Campground Site 4
Site Loop 1 #04 · Mt Pinos Campground Site 4
Campsite Loop 1 #05 — Mt Pinos Campground Site 5
Site Loop 1 #05 · Mt Pinos Campground Site 5
Campsite Loop 1 #06 — Mt Pinos Campground Site 6
Site Loop 1 #06 · Mt Pinos Campground Site 6
Campsite Loop 1 #09 — Mt Pinos Campground Site 9
Site Loop 1 #09 · Mt Pinos Campground Site 9
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 12.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger12.3 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint12.4 midirections →
⚡ CalTrans13.1 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 31 openings at Mt. Pinos Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 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

📍 ~72 mi from LA💵 $30/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 34K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆92 ratings
5★51
4★25
3★9
2★5
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.1/4
Verizon3.0/4
T-Mobile2.8/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Mt. Pinos Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mt. Pinos Campground?

Mt. Pinos 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 Mt. Pinos Campground?

Campsite fees at Mt. Pinos Campground run about $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 Mt. Pinos Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mt. Pinos 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 Mt. Pinos Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 31 openings at Mt. Pinos Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 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 Mt. Pinos Campground a good campground?

Mt. Pinos Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 92 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mt. Pinos Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Mt. Pinos Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 21 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mt. Pinos Campground located?

Mt. Pinos 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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