Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Pine Mountain Club, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Pine Mountain Club and user-submitted reviews.
$30 - $154 / night
"On our way to the forest, the air was so thick from the SQF complex fire that we turned around and stopped at a parking lot near Taco Bell to plan our next move."
"We love the camp hosts Harry and Carey and we were even going to try to squeeze in one more weekend trip here and as we were leaving they shut down all the national forests in California because of the"
$30 - $34 / night
"Miles of hiking and Mt bike trail's that are well maintained. Lots of wildlife viewing. There is a large parking area to park, close to the campground, then you walk in and grab a site."
"A great place to walk, mountain bike, camp and in winter it snows .. you can pull off the hey and make a snowman at the base in winter. Camping was easy and plenty of room."
$30 - $154 / night
"It's about a 40 minute drive from the nearest town (and therefore the nearest gas station or market - plan ahead). There is no power, or water."
"There is a bar at the campground entrance if that is your speed, but we took advantage of the winding creek side path behind site 18."
"It’s a nice drive to get to the campground. Nice clean area with lots of space. Love it that’s it’s a Walk in campground so no cars or RVs. Lots of Hiking trails nearby."
"Park at the lot up top, then walk about 1/2 mile to campground via dirt path. Plenty of sites. Old rustic bathrooms work well. Picnic tables at each site."
$30 - $154 / night
"We were in spot 4 which was right next to the check in board. Despite the close proximity to the road the site was very big and had plenty of trees to throw our hammocks up and relax."
"Thankfully we arrived around 8:30pm and found walk-on site 17!"
$30 - $34 / night
"It is nice to have space and some privacy to spread out away from other campers. The scenery is is wonderful. It is also a great place if you want to camp of the grid."
"The site we had was spacious not only to park but the area around it was large and not too close at all to the neighboring sites. No cell coverage at all!"
$34 - $74 / night
"Of course fire, candles and bug spray help but because of the nice creek nearby its kind of unavoidable. With that said, the bugs go night night at dark and a big fire helps."
"We reserved site #49 which was plenty big enough for our 26ft class c, but the drive through the campground to get to the site was a little narrow and tight, wouldn't recommend for larger RVs."
"You have to go off-road a little but it’s nothing crazy. Most cars can get here. No water or bathrooms so be mindful but the campsite is awesome."
"the campground has 4-5 spots with decent shade under the pine trees. no water or bathrooms (there is a pit toilet near the entrance at the caballo campground). fire road easily accessible by most 4WD cars"
"Before you turn off for this camp, you are driving along this curvy road that is down in one of the most spectacular valleys I've ever driven through."
"There was not many trails in the area aside from 1 further down the dirt road to the left. There are no toilets or running water so be prepared to pack out."
"This place you can drive up to the site. You can find any place to camp out. There is a small creek but it is really small. Lots of animals in the night."
"If you have 4WD and a strong stomach, you can squeeze all the way up the mountain to a beautiful campsite at the end of the trail at the top of the mountain."
GuideStopped in while passing through. It was memorial day weekend and Rec.gov showed 4 sites first come first serve. The entire park had otherwise been reserved. The camp host was nice and tried to push back a little saying she didn't have any spots but I showed her the app and the reservation sticker she put therefor the site for somebody the next day so it all worked out. Bathrooms were clean and they had water points around the sites. Sites were not in the best of shapes and could use someone walking around with a weedeater. Close to the boat launch which would be handy for some.
TravelerFor $32, you can get a site off the river and have a little camping pit and picnic table and you’re around other RVs and it’s good. I opted for locating a self created campsite in the area off the beaten path. It might not be allowed, but I was gone by 7 AM and I was super quiet. And I think that’s the thing if you’re super quiet and you’re gone early then probably not a problem. But if you’re planning to bring your camper to one of those secluded spots and making a lot of noise, then you may want to just get a $32 spot.
ScoutTook my partner here for her first camping trip, we had a blast. Plenty of firewood for sale from camp host, flush toilets, potable water from spigots. Definitely a good entry to camping. Close to pyramid lake about 2 miles.
ScoutThis campground is in a pretty canyon with beautiful trees. The staff is super friendly. The problem is, we were in a tent trailer and they have tons of extremely outdoor peacocks. They are beautiful, but screech VERY loudly. They poop everywhere, even on top of our trailer. Our camp site hadn't been picked up at all. There had been a party and confetti. Wrappers etc. were left in the dirt. The bathrooms (too few) were not cleaned and were very old and not kept up. Hard sided rvs would do better at this campground.
LegendJudging by the shape of the office, this place was a 60’s or 70’s KOA back in the day. The trees and bushes are fantastic. However just as our population has gotten larger over the years, so have the RVs. For a 43 footer this place is TIGHT. If you have a big rig, prolly not the best idea. But if you have a 28 footer, this place is Six Stars!!!! It has a pool and spa, great dog walking area. Propane and store are on site
GuideWe had a really good time here without having to travel too far out of the city. Was a great quick getaway with our dog. Sites vary from small and crowded to large and spacious. We camped with our square drop trailer and had little issues parking and setting up.
It seems the campsite attracts a rowdy crowd but that's expected so close to the city. Still, noisy neighbors was definitely the most negative aspect of our stay.
Restrooms were decently clean, showers were good and quarter operated. Peacocks roam the campsite and are really cool to see. The attached park has an aviary and if you follow it to the opposite side of the campgrounds, has quite some land to walk the dog around.
ScoutBeautiful place but it’s very densely packed. There’s a lot of nice sites but ours definitely isn’t one of them. We have a parking space that backs up to a sand hill with a picnic table. There isn’t a fire pit or anywhere to sit that’s not asphalt. The spots on the other side of this strip have grassy areas and more room. The campsite is close to downtown Carpinteria with stores, restaurants, and breweries. There’s also a playground onsite.
GuideThe spot seems beautiful and peaceful. I was just a little disappointed that they charge $35, but the restrooms were partially well-kept. I couldn’t use the shower in two women restrooms, but my brother had full on hot shower in the mens. There is not much to do, as you cannot bath in the lake and it’s bit windy. The host was super nice though and I always appreciate friendly people!!
ScoutNeeded a one night stay and we came across Paradise Campground in Los Padres National Forest so we took a chance on FCFS availability and loved Site 1 with its beautiful shade trees!
Camping near Pine Mountain Club, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, this area has something to offer.
Camping near Pine Mountain Club, California, is a great way to enjoy nature and spend time with family and friends. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Pine Mountain Club, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 157 campgrounds and RV parks near Pine Mountain Club, CA and 9 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pine Mountain Club, CA is Mcgill Campground And Group Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 11 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Pine Mountain Club, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Pine Mountain Club, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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