Campo Alto Campground
The campground operates seasonally from May through November. Currently closed for the early season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; 13 sites are reservable and 4 are first-come, first-served. No potable water on site.
National Forest System Roads
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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.…
Los Padres Fire Use and Firearm Restrictions
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About
Tucked away high atop Cerro Noroeste in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Campo Alto Campground provides end-of-the-road privacy in a fragrant Jeffrey pine grove at 8,250 feet. The spacious sites accommodate tents and modest-sized RVs up to 30 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground serves as a basecamp for hiking into the Chumash Wilderness via the Vincent Tumameit Trail, which departs near the campground entrance. Views extend to the Carrizo Plain, Cuyama Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and Sespe ranges. The remote location offers excellent stargazing with minimal light pollution. Nearby Pine Mountain Club (3 miles) and Frazier Park (25 miles) provide fuel, restaurants, and supplies. Fishing and swimming opportunities are within 30 minutes. The campground operates on a pack-in/pack-out trash policy.
Directions
From I-5, take the Frazier Park/Mountain Park Road exit in Lebec. Go west 10 miles to Mil Potrero Road and turn right. Turn left at the Mil Potrero Ranger Station onto Cerro Noroeste Road (Forest Road 9N27) and proceed 6 miles to the end at the top of Mt. Abel.
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 | $30 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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