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Pine Mountain Campground

Pine Mountain Campground is located in Los Padres National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with dense forest cover. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic trails of the Chumash Wilderness and the picturesque views from Mount Pinos.

Description

National Forest

Los Padres National Forest

Overview

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.

Recreation

There is one designated trail in the area, Boulder Canyon (23W03). You may also want to walk around the surrounding hills to see the views and the trees. And just a mile up the road there are a couple of trails leaving Reyes Peak Campground - Chorro Grande Trail and Raspberry Spring Trail. Drive past the gate at the end of the paved road and you will end up at Reyes Peak Trailhead.

Natural Features

You will find Jeffrey pine, sugar pine and white fir trees at the campground. Along the outskirts, you'll notice chaparral species. These species include manzanita, and California sage. You may also see some scrub oak. Be dazzled by wildflowers, which are abundant in the spring and early summer. Lupine, false lupine, scarlet bugler and many others round out the scenery. Keep your eyes open for red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor! Other birds in the area include woodpeckers and chickadees. Deer, bear and coyote also live in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking trails, biking and fishing are all within 30 minutes from the campground. On a day trip south along Hwy 33, to the Rose Valley Road (6N31), you will find the Piedra Blanca trailhead located across Sespe Creek. The Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail (22W03) in the Sespe Wilderness will lead you to nearby massive white rocks, called Piedra Blanca! It is an easy walk for the first three miles. A principal attraction to this section of the Sespe is Rose Valley Falls. This trail to the falls begins just before you enter Rose Valley Campground. Follow it for a short half mile and you will be at the base of the falls. The cliffs at the falls are arkosic sandstone and crumble easily, so tread lightly. Rose Valley Falls is the tallest waterfall in the range and while it is an easy hike to the base of the 100-foot tall lower tier of the waterfall (0.8 miles round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain), it is adventure to reach the more impressive upper tier. Please do not climb around on steep sections or get close to the edge. You will need to park outside Rose Valley Campground to hike the trails. Another trail, the Sespe River Trail (20W13) will lead you downstream into the Sespe Wilderness. You will find some swimming holes along this walk. Remember, no mountain bicycles allowed on wilderness trails. If you would like to go on a mountain bicycle ride, take the Middle Sespe Trail (22W04) that leads up river eight miles to the west to Middle Sespe Trailhead.

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Location

Pine Mountain Campground is located in California

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Directions

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.

Coordinates

34.6388 N
119.3269 W

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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020

Quiet, wooded, high elevation, small campground.

Lovely small campground high up in the Sespe Wildnerness. Pine Forest. 7 sites. Primitive vault toilet. No water. Site 6 is closest to the toilet - only one I'd avoid. Sites 1 & 5 were nice. Site 7 is up the road, far away from the toilet and other sites but secluded and private. Midweek in August had no problem finding one of the open, first come first serve sites. In the afternoon there were a lot of non-biting small flies, normal for this environment. Close to the very cool Reyes Peak trail. Reyes Peak Campground is right up the road - the two campgrounds are essentially one larger campground.

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  • Review photo of Pine Mountain Campground by Andy H., August 28, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Pine Mountain Campground?

    Camping at Pine Mountain Campground can cost between $30.00 and $34.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Pine Mountain Campground?

    Pine Mountain Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Pine Mountain Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pine Mountain Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Pine Mountain Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Pine Mountain Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Pine Mountain Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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    There are 7 campsites at Pine Mountain Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts