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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. Recreation Explore the area along the accessible Exploration Trail, Mount Pinos Trail and McGill Campground Trail. McGill is for hiking and biking and meanders along 3.7 miles of scenery. Facilities McGill has two group campsites, each having a central barbeque and gathering area. Group Camp 1 has parking for 13 vehicles, Group Camp 2 has parking for 10 vehicles. There are 73 individual campsites. Each individual campsite offers a picnic table and campfire ring. Natural Features McGill Campground sits in a mixed tall pine forest in the Pinos Mountains, at an altitude of 7,300 feet, just over an hour's drive from the campground. It is quiet and serene landscape with terrific views of the valleys below. Nearby Attractions Head out on the Jacinto Reyes National Scenic Byway, which travels past breathtaking cliffs, rock formations and lush riparian areas. ADA Access: N
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.
Went here two years ago and campsite was nice. There was a long trail that was great to walk in and the view was amazing. Saw a bear and, sadly, most of the meat we had brought and a cooler did not make it. Great experience and definitely excited to go again.
Great place for chilling with friends & riding great trails. The views from our campsite were beautiful! The campsite was well cared for. Well spaced from other campers. Getting to do a run, go back to the site for lunch then going out for more runs was soooo great! The staff was very friendly, professional & knowledgeable.
Very nice campground, clean with several campsites and pretty decent views. They have no potable water, and currently no campfires 🔥 allowed, but propane is, but must visit the website to watch an important video and then get your permit to use propane at your campsite. We camped and then biked to the top to ride Mt Pinos downhill 7 mile single track. Awesome trail and maintained nicely.
Well taken care of, roomy sites, nice trails, and beautiful views. No water, be sure to bring your own.
I had half the campground to myself on a summer day. Bonus!
There were no pencils at pay station and camp host had the day off. I went into town and got a pen. I had to go for supplies anyway, but still. It harshed my mellow.
It wasn't enough to keep me from coming back, though. It was one of the most restful nights camping that I've had.
