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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. Do your best to leave this natural setting just as you found it. The campsites have no barriers to block your view, so most modest sized RVs, and all tent campers fit well here. Recreation Campo Alto Campground is best appreciated by pristine camping enthusiasts who prefer to leave the hurried life behind. Hiking into the Chumash Wilderness by day, and star gazing by night are the chosen methods of decompressing. Facilities This seasonal campground is open daily, May - November. There are 15 single campsites that include picnic tables and fire rings, and two group campsites. Two toilets are located near the campsites. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water or electricity onsite. There is no dump station. Please bring garbage bags as this facility is "Pack it in. Pack it out." Natural Features Located at 8,250 f.t, the campground is shaded by a thick blanket of Jeffrey pine. Great views of the the Carrizo Plain to the north, Cuyama Valley, Quatal and Apache Canyons to the west, as well as views of the San Joaquin valley to the east and Lockwood Valley and Sespe ranges to the south, are also some prevalent attributes of this little piece of heaven. Nearby Attractions Hiking trails, biking, fishing and swimming are accessed within 30 minutes. Restaurants, gas and shopping within 15 miles at Pine Mountain Club or 25 miles in Frazier Park. ADA Access: N
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
Spacious campground with nice scenery. There aren’t really any hikes nearby so you kind of just have to hang at your campsite.
Not rating it any higher because there was a noose hanging from one of the trees at our campsite (#3) which was super creepy. We told the park ranger about it and he said he “didn’t think it was dangerous” but let us change campsites because we were uncomfortable to one that was supposedly closed due to “hazardous trees”. There was also this weird doll wrapped in rope by the noose so not sure what kind of creepy things are happening up here.
Great campgrounds, with a beautiful sunset spot. Bathroom's were cleaner than most mountain restrooms. I'll note there's no water so plan accordingly. 80° day 55° night mid July.
Great views and lovely trees all around. Be careful with cars and driving over large areas covered with pine needles as it can spark and such. Also, it's a steep drive up a large mountain with little to no guard rails, so be careful!
