Campo Alto Campground
Federal campground in Los Padres National Forest
Location: Pine Mountain Club, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$150 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (41 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tucked away high atop the Cerro Noroeste, you’ll find solitude, serenity and unsurpassed scenery as you lose yourself in a pleasant grove of Jeffrey pines at Campo Alto Campground. Campsites are spacious, the air is filled with a pine-sweet scent, and you will enjoy end-of-the-road privacy. Invigorated by the fresh air, your inner hiker will hunger to head out on the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead to enjoy the scenic mountain vistas.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/campo-alto-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Campo Alto offers spacious campsites nestled in a pleasant grove of Jeffrey pines with end-of-the-road privacy and scenic mountain vistas. The campground provides access to the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead for hiking adventures.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also California Condor, Gray Fox, and various bird species including American Goshawk
Insider tips for Campo Alto Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; most sites have no hookups despite dump station availability Access the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead for scenic hiking directly from the campground
Skip Campo Alto Campground if: You need full RV hookups; only electric hookups available and not at most sites. You prefer year-round camping; seasonal operation May through October only. You cannot book in advance; early booking is essential.
Best time to visit Campo Alto Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mt. Pinos Campground (Frazier Park, CA), Mcgill Campground And Group Campground (Frazier Park, CA), Chuchupate Campground (Frazier Park, CA), Reyes Creek Campground (Maricopa, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Campo Alto Campground
Cell signal at Campo Alto Campground (Pine Mountain Club, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Tucked away high atop the Cerro Noroeste, you’ll find solitude, serenity and unsurpassed scenery as you lose yourself in a pleasant grove of Jeffrey pines at Campo Alto Campground. Campsites are spacious, the air is filled with a pine-sweet scent, and you will enjoy end-of-the-road privacy. Invigorated by the fresh air, your inner hiker will hunger to head out on the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead to enjoy the scenic mountain vistas.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; most sites have no hookups despite dump station availability
Access the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead for scenic hiking directly from the campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
Located off Mil Potrero Highway, approximately 3 miles west of Pine Mountain Club. On Forest Road 9N27. From I-5 take Frazier Park Mountain Park Rd in Lebec. Go west 10 miles to Mil Potrero Rd and make a right. Turn left at the Mil Potrero Ranger station (Cerro Noroeste Rd-Forest Road 9N27) and proceed 6 miles to the end. The campground is at the top of My Abel. GPS: 34.8314, -119.2095
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Los Padres National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Los Padres National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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