Chuchupate Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates May through November. Of 29 sites, 22 are reservable via Recreation.gov and 7 are first-come-first-serve. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holidays. Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. Check current fire restrictions before building campfires.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, on the Los Padres National Forest System lands, except in the Designated Campfire Use Sites. Reference the sites listed in Exhibit A.NOTE: Only persons with a valid CA Campfire Permit are exempt from this Order…
About
Nestled near Tejon Pass in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Chuchupate Campground offers a remote high-desert escape just an hour north of Los Angeles. The 29 spacious sites are spread across two loops at 6,216 feet elevation, shaded by hearty pinyon pines with views of Lockwood Valley and the Tehachapi Mountains. The Chumash name refers to California rock parsnip, a yellow-flowered plant that grows among the scrub oak and manzanita here. This primitive-style campground provides vault toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings at each site, but campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site. There is no cell service. The narrow, winding access road limits vehicles to under 24 feet. The campground is a favorite for stargazing due to minimal light pollution and serves as a base for hiking the Frazier Mountain Trail or exploring miles of OHV routes. Late spring brings wildflowers including Matilija poppies, Indian paintbrush, and lupines. A small market and deli are located at the intersection of Lockwood Valley Road and Cuddy Valley Road.
Directions
From Los Angeles: Take I-5 north past Gorman to the Frazier Mountain Park Road exit. Go west on Frazier Mountain Park Road for 7 miles to Lockwood Valley Road. Turn left and proceed 3 miles to Frazier Mountain Road (FS 8N04). Continue 3 miles past the Chuchupate Ranger Station to the campground. The paved road is narrow in places with one lane only.
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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 26ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| customerservice@pmcparks.com | |
| Phone | +1 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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