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Pogie Point Campground

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Off-road vehicle noise and distant gunshots echo across this forested campground near Lake Pillsbury, creating a remote atmosphere that draws hunters and OHV enthusiasts during peak season. Pogie Point sits along a winding dirt road that requires careful navigation, with most sites offering shade and generous spacing between neighbors.

The campground features pit toilets that campers consistently describe as clean, along with fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Several sites include brick ovens for cooking. While close to Lake Pillsbury, the campground lacks direct lake access, making it less crowded than waterfront alternatives. Rich H. notes it's "one of my favorite camp grounds around Lake Pillsbury" precisely because "not many people camp there."

Wildlife adds to the experience, with elk herds moving through the adjacent dry riverbed during certain seasons. Campers report hearing elk calls throughout evening and morning hours. The road requires high-clearance vehicles and can take 30-45 minutes of careful driving on gravel surfaces. Cell service is unreliable.

For those wanting boat access to the lake, Oak Flat Campground provides waterfront camping less than a mile away.

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Pogie Point Campground is located in California

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Directions

In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St., take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt. 301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go 27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1 and go 3 miles to campground on right.

Coordinates

39.44200021 N
122.96800097 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile
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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Guests commonly noted the secluded, shaded sites with good privacy and clean facilities including fire rings and pit toilets. Many visitors reported excellent wildlife viewing opportunities with elk herds. Some feedback indicated noise from nearby OHV activities and challenging dirt road access requiring 4WD.

Ali K.
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2021

We survived the road to Lake Pillsbury!

We were so happy we were able to snag a few spots here on July 4th weekend 2020! We had never been to the area and were nervous that the sites were only first come, first serve. We downloaded our map just in case we lost service, and we were so happy we did. We lost service and started down the craziest gravel road I have ever come across. It could have been a half-hour, maybe 45 minutes on this road, when we finally got to a paved road with signs leading us to the campsite. We almost turned back a few times, but we made it, and due to the T-shirts and drink cozies we found in the local store, surviving the road to lake Pillsbury is part of the adventure.

The sites we chose were fantastic! Great picnic benches, nice fire pits, running water, and close to the bathrooms. The campsites were pretty secluded and well-spaced out. We spent the day in the lake nearby and overall enjoyed our weekend.

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Cary A.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

Nice lake camping

Arrived early Friday afternoon in August and there were only 3-4 spots occupied. We got our pick of spots without a reservation. Most spots offer plenty of shade and space between neighbors. Bugs were moderate, bring bug spray. Pit toilets were clean. All camps have a fire ring and picnic table and a few have brick ovens. This is close to the lake, but no direct lake access. Weather was pretty hot and humid until a few hours after dark. Of all the campgrounds on Lake Pillsbury, this one seems the most secluded with privacy and distance from neighbors. The road to get here is mostly dirt and pretty windy, 4WD recommended. This is a popular area for hunting and off roading, so be prepared for a lot of OHV noise and gunshots echoing through the valley. In the evening it sounded like there was a gun range on the other side of the lake, 100 gunshots per minute until after dark. I would give 5 stars except for the OHV and gunfire noise. But the best part, in the right season the elk herds come through the dry riverbed next to the camp. We saw a herd of 30+ elk and listened to them calling all evening and in the morning.

  • Review photo of Pogie Point Campground by Cary A., August 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Pogie Point Campground by Cary A., August 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Pogie Point Campground by Cary A., August 10, 2020
Rich H.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2019

Always a site available

Pogie point is one of my favorite camp grounds around Lake Pillsbury. Not many people camp there because there is no direct access to park your boat next to your site. Normally a spot where my buddies and I group camp and make some noise. We don’t disturb anyone, because no one is there.

J
Reviewed Jul. 10, 2016

Pogie

Small of the camp grounds at lake Pillsbury. But very nice. Smaller sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Pogie Point Campground?

Pogie Point Campground allows vehicles up to 22 feet.

Are fires allowed at Pogie Point Campground?

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

Is there cell phone reception at Pogie Point Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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