San Emigdio Campground sits in forested terrain near Maricopa, accessible by rough roads that require careful navigation. This privately managed facility accommodates both drive-in and walk-in camping, with sites suitable for trucks, vans, and tents according to recent visitors.
The campground provides drinking water, clean restrooms with sinks, picnic tables, and trash service, though no shower facilities are available. Campers report hearing coyotes at sunset and should watch for rattlesnakes in the area. Multiple hiking trails begin within a 15-minute walk of campsites, and the setting offers sunset views across the landscape. Cell service reaches the campground, and pets are welcome with reservations available for planning visits.
Description
San Emigdio Campground is situated near the entrance to San Emigdio Canyon between the preserve's Administration Center and The Crossing. The campground includes twelve spacious tent campsites, picnic tables, potable water, flush toilet restrooms, and a dishwashing station. A small creek and pond meanders through the campground and there is plenty of shade provided by large cottonwood trees.
Tent camping and camper vans/trucks only (max length 21 feet).
Fee Info
No RVs or trailers allowed.
Max. people per site: 6
Max. tents per site: 2
Max. length of stay: 6 nights
Max. number of sites a person can book: 2
Parking: 1 car per site (additional parking available upon request.)
Reservation Info
Campsites 1 and 11 are handicap accessible.
Propane grills, stoves, and portable propane fire pits are permitted year round. Wood fires only allowed when the fire ban is lifted, typically in the winter months. Charcoal is prohibited year round.
No showers available.
No electricity available; no generators allowed.
Preserve trails are closed after sunset.
Driving prohibited after hours.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSan Emigdio Campground is located in California near Pine Mountain Club
Coordinates
34.99116274 N
119.18489997 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/18/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/18/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/18/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/18/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/18/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/18/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 51 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 1 hr 52 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 57 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 2 hrs 8 min from Oxnard, CA








