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Mt. Pinos Campground

โ˜…4.3(54 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandLos Padres National Forest ยท Kern County, California
๐Ÿš›Big Rig Friendly๐Ÿž๏ธLake Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸŒพOpen Meadow๐ŸฅพHiking

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About Mt. Pinos Campground

Mt. Pinos Campground is a national park campground at Los Padres National Forest in Kern County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.

Mt. Pinos Campground is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 54 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Los Padres National Forest include Mcgill Campground and Group Campground, Campo Alto Campground, Chuchupate Campground and Reyes Creek Campground.

Reservation Trends - Mt. Pinos Campground
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Total reservations in May โ€” 2023: 39 ยท 2024: 77 ยท 2025: 69

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14-Day Availability
Mon10/12
15 sites
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15 sites
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15 sites
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15 sites
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15 sites
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15 sites
Fri10/23
9 sites
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14 sites
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Location

Address

Kern County, California

Coordinates

34.8137, -119.1022

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 152 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Mt. Pinos Campground FAQ

How far in advance should I book Mt. Pinos Campground?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Mt. Pinos Campground?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Mt. Pinos Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Mt. Pinos Campground right now?

Yes! There are currently 176 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Mt. Pinos Campground, with availability on 14 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

How often is availability checked at Mt. Pinos Campground?

Campsite Tonight monitors Mt. Pinos Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 57 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.

Where is Mt. Pinos Campground located?

Mt. Pinos Campground is located in Los Padres National Forest, California.

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