Mcgill Campground And Group Campground
Los Padres National Forest — hiking
Location: Frazier Park, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$150 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (192 reviews)
Season: May through October
Escape from the city to the remote and beautiful McGill Campground. The campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for several biking and hiking trails. A dense stand of Jeffrey pine and ponderosa pine shade the campground and each campsite is nicely spaced.McGill has two group campsites, each having a central barbeque and gathering area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mcgill-campground-and-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
McGill Campground offers remote mountain and valley views with dense Jeffrey and ponderosa pine shade and well-spaced sites. Campers consistently praise the spacious, well-maintained sites with clean facilities and friendly staff.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Mt. Pinos Chipmunk, Northern Rubber Boa, Kingsnakes, Milk Snakes, and Common Side-blotched Lizards.
Insider tips for Mcgill Campground And Group Campground: Book early on recreation.gov as this is a popular federal campground First-come-first-serve sites available if reservations are full Explore the 3.7-mile McGill Campground Trail for hiking and biking
Skip Mcgill Campground And Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp November through April — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Mcgill Campground And Group Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mt. Pinos Campground (Frazier Park, CA), Chuchupate Campground (Frazier Park, CA), Campo Alto Campground (Pine Mountain Club, CA), Reyes Creek Campground (Maricopa, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mcgill Campground And Group Campground
Cell signal at Mcgill Campground And Group Campground (Frazier Park, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Escape from the city to the remote and beautiful McGill Campground. The campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for several biking and hiking trails. A dense stand of Jeffrey pine and ponderosa pine shade the campground and each campsite is nicely spaced.McGill has two group campsites, each having a central barbeque and gathering area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early on recreation.gov as this is a popular federal campground
First-come-first-serve sites available if reservations are full
Explore the 3.7-mile McGill Campground Trail for hiking and biking
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Los Angeles: Take I-5 north past the Gorman exit to Frazier Mountain Park Road exit. Go west on Frazier Mountain Park Road for 7 miles to the intersection of Lockwood Valley Rd. Keep right and proceed on Cuddy Valley Road. Continue 5 miles to the "Y" in the road and veer left. Proceed 5 more miles past the first snow gate to the second snow gate. McGill Campground entrance is on the right side of the road.
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- 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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