Mcgill Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.8126, -119.1034
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Escape from the city to the remote and beautiful McGill Campground. The campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for several hiking trails. A dense stand of Jeffrey and Ponderosa Pines shade the campground and individual campsite are nicely spaced. The two group campsites within the campground can be reservered for larger groups.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Mcgill Campground free?
No. Mcgill Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Mcgill Campground?
From Interstate 5 take Frazier Park exit onto Frazier Mountain Park Road and travel approximately 6 miles where the road name changes to Cuddy Valley Road. Continue on this road up onto Mt Pinos to McGill Campground on the right. The total distance from Interstate 5 to campground is approximately **** miles.
What are the rules at Mcgill Campground?
Cuddy Valley Road is a county-maintained paved road. During the winter when snow-covered, the county may close the snow gate at the bottom of Mt Pinos until the snow can be plowed making it safer to travel. Tire chains may be required to be installed on vehicles at the junction of Cuddy Valley Road and Mil Potrero Highway. Depending on when winter storms start, the concessionaire may close this campground between November 1st and April 30st due to snow.
Nearby
- MT. PINOS CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- Mcgill Group Sites0.3 mi
- MCGILL CAMPGROUND AND GROUP CAMPGROUND0.4 mi
- Mt. Pinos Campground0.4 mi
- Chula Vista1.3 mi
- CAMPO ALTO CAMPGROUND5.9 mi
- CHUCHUPATE CAMPGROUND6.1 mi
- Toad Springs7.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
