Bobcat Meadow Campground
Federal campground in Cleveland National Forest
Location: CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bobcat Meadow Campground is located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area and provides a quiet camping opportunity convenient to several connecting trails. Campsites are nestled amidst Live Oak groves with views of chaparral and desert for miles with cooler temperatures and wide-spanning views as would be expected at its higher elevation. Trails can be accessed just outside the campground, which connect to all the trails in the greater OHV Area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Bobcat Meadow Campground offers quiet camping nestled in Live Oak groves with chaparral and desert views across miles, conveniently located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area with trail access just outside the campground.
Wildlife alert: Bobcats, Ringtails, Bald Eagles, Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnakes, and Cope's Leopard Lizards have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Bobcat Meadow Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 18 sites Higher elevation provides cooler temperatures compared to surrounding areas Trails connecting to the greater Corral Canyon OHV Area can be accessed directly from the campground
Skip Bobcat Meadow Campground if: You need electrical, water, or sewage hookups - none are available. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer developed campground amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.
Best time to visit Bobcat Meadow Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Corral Canyon Campground (CA), Boulder Oaks Eqst (ALPINE, CA), Wooded Hill Group (ALPINE , CA), Burnt Rancheria (Mt. Laguna, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bobcat Meadow Campground
Cell signal at Bobcat Meadow Campground (CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bobcat Meadow Campground is located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area and provides a quiet camping opportunity convenient to several connecting trails. Campsites are nestled amidst Live Oak groves with views of chaparral and desert for miles with cooler temperatures and wide-spanning views as would be expected at its higher elevation. Trails can be accessed just outside the campground, which connect to all the trails in the greater OHV Area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 18 sites
Higher elevation provides cooler temperatures compared to surrounding areas
Trails connecting to the greater Corral Canyon OHV Area can be accessed directly from the campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-8, take exit 51, Buckman Springs Rd and head southwest, then turn right onto Morena Stokes Valley Road and drive 5.8 miles to Four Corners Staging Area. Then, turn left onto Los Pinos Road and drive 1 mile to the Bobcat Meadow Campground on the left.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cleveland National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cleveland National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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