Pine Mountain Campground
Los Padres National Forest — riverside
Location: Maricopa, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
Perfectly situated high above the Sespe Wilderness offering stunning views of the valley below and the Channel Islands in the distance lies Pine Mountain Campground. You will find yourself surrounded by moderate hills, tall pine trees and the sounds of silence. At an elevation of 6,650 feet, it offers cooler temperatures on hot summer days, and a chance to let everything else go as you take in all that nature has to offer.Pine Mountain Campground consists of six campsites fashioned in a circle w
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Pine Mountain Campground sits at 6,650 feet elevation with stunning views of the Sespe Wilderness, valley, and Channel Islands. Campers praise it as a quiet, beautiful spot with excellent photo opportunities and epic views extending to the Pacific Ocean.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, black bear, and Southern Pacific rattlesnake are present in the area. Great horned owls and burrowing owls also inhabit the region.
Insider tips for Pine Mountain Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 sites Site 7 is located 0.25 miles up the road and operates first-come, first-served for secluded camping Access via Highway 33 to Pine Mountain Summit (6N06) at mile marker 42.50, then 4.7 miles on partially paved road
Skip Pine Mountain Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You want to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Pine Mountain Campground: May-October — Official operating season with cooler temperatures at high elevation compared to summer heat at lower elevations..
Nearby campgrounds: Reyes Peak Campground (Maricopa, CA), Reyes Creek Campground (Maricopa, CA), Holiday Group Campground (OJAI, CA), Wheeler Gorge (OJAI, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Mountain Campground
Cell signal at Pine Mountain Campground (Maricopa, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Perfectly situated high above the Sespe Wilderness offering stunning views of the valley below and the Channel Islands in the distance lies Pine Mountain Campground. You will find yourself surrounded by moderate hills, tall pine trees and the sounds of silence. At an elevation of 6,650 feet, it offers cooler temperatures on hot summer days, and a chance to let everything else go as you take in all that nature has to offer.Pine Mountain Campground consists of six campsites fashioned in a circle with a large open area in the middle.
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 7 sites
Site 7 is located 0.25 miles up the road and operates first-come, first-served for secluded camping
Access via Highway 33 to Pine Mountain Summit (6N06) at mile marker 42.50, then 4.7 miles on partially paved road
Official operating season with cooler temperatures at high elevation compared to summer heat at lower elevations.
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Getting there →
To get to Pine Mountain Campground, follow Highway 33 to the turnoff at Pine Mountain Summit (6N06), mile marker 42.50. Turn right and follow the partially paved road another 4.7 miles. Pine Mountain Campground will be to your right.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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