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The campground is open for the season. Seasonal road closure lifts May 1 and remains open through October 31. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:02AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

10:02 AM — 8:15 PM

* WHAT...The Heat Advisory has been replaced with an Extreme Heat Warning. High temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees and multiple days of Major Heat Risk. Hottest temperatures expected today. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees will occur until Monday, with the hottest temperatures expected today. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.

Los Padres National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Los Padres National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

About

Caballo Campground is a free primitive campground located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest, approximately three miles west of Pine Mountain Club. The campground occupies an open area surrounded by pinyon pine trees, with some sites offering shade from the surrounding forest. Facilities are basic but functional, including vault toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required or accepted. A 14-day stay limit applies, and quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Access to the campground is via Forest Road 9N27, a dirt road requiring high-clearance vehicles. The road is subject to seasonal closure from November 1 through April 30 under the Multiple Vehicle Use Management program due to winter conditions.

Directions

Located off Mil Potrero Highway, approximately three miles west of Pine Mountain Club. Take Forest Road 9N27 north for 0.5 miles. High-clearance vehicle recommended due to dirt road access.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (661) 245-3731

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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