$30
Mcgill Group
Total sites: 73
Available Today: 63 FF*
Available this Weekend: 15 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 63 FF*
Available this Weekend: 15 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
7,256 ft
74°F
55°F
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Los Padres National Forest › Mt. Pinos Ranger District › California
› Kern County
› Frazier Park
› Mcgill Group Campground
Mcgill Group Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Mcgill Group Campground is located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (1 hr 3 min south of Bakersfield, CA) with an elevation of 7,256 feet. There are a total of 73 campsites including 37 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. 30 sites can accommodate RVs between 14 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $30.00 to $150.00. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (87)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 63% | |
| 4 star | 24% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@SusanR8932053 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #19
Quiet and peaceful destination. If you can go mid-week, do so, as the weekends become very crowded but still lovely. Very few trash bins so expect to hike to dispose of your garbage if you arent camping near a bin.
@CynthiaG850500 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #20
Absolutely loved the location and the campsites. If there is anything I would add, it's that I wish the restrooms didn't have the tall stack son them. It only distributes the bad smell through out the entire campgrounds. In "the old days" when restrooms did not have them, the smell was only very near the buildings.
@SharonW8755039 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #74
We just spent one night at McGill Campground but it was great to get up out of the heat. Very clean, and the vault toilets were nice too. Thank you to all who keep this campground in good shape.
@JenniferM11870 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #53
I love this campground! I stayed in a first come first serve site that was spectacular! The view was incredible. The air smells so good. The camp is clean and the host is very nice and helpful. I highly recommend this campground.
@PeterL9466659 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #71
I have been coming to McGill campground for about 30 years. It is always a great experience. Your weekend host Harry, is an amazing hard working person. And yes my Wife and I will be back to enjoy the peaceful and pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for making this place available!!
@Christoph94057 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #63
Gorgeous campsite with friendly and accommodating camp hosts! Facilities were clean and the adjacent hiking trail make this a perfect one night or 2 night trip. Bring plenty of water and enjoy the beautiful starry night! There is some cell service, so that may be a plus or negative if you are trying to disconnect. The campground is strictly monitored to make sure campers are safe and not taking unnecessary risks with camp fires, unleashed dogs, or loose food in this bear inhabited area. A great time for all levels of campers!
@DeborahW920812 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #28
The site was perfect. We did the exploration hike and another hike to the Condor Lookout. The campground and toilets were clean. The camp hosts - Rachel and Harry were wonderful! We will be back again and recommend McGill to friends and family!
@TaraLynn1716C5 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #4
The host described the campground as a little piece of heaven and she is right. This was our second trip up there. less than two hours from LA and a world away. Surrounded by pine trees, on the weekend we were there is was so quiet. Bathrooms were actually clean and bearable. No running water on site so be sure to bring plenty for washing. But just a lovely experience.
@freddieaBAF882 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #78
Very clean
@KimberlyR15639 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #64
Great spot! Carrie always friendly and helpful makes the trip even better.
@SimonaH5FC67C3 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #22
Super clean, beautiful, peaceful and well maintained! The camp host Harry is awesome!
@TimothyL290617 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #23
McGill Campground is a great way to get away from the city! The camp sites are larger than I thought. The Camp Hosts were active and were not afraid to tell people when they got too loud. It was completely quiet from 10 PM to 7 AM. It was great!
@ThomasK9683795 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #55
Quiet campground, clean site and clean bathrooms. There is a relatively flat and level area for a two person tent in this space.Two 'must see' things in the area are the weekend evening stargazing at the Mt. Pinos Nordic Base parking lot (a couple of miles further up the the road), and eat at the Red Dot vegetarian restaurant in Frazier Park, (Delicious! The Beef-less Mongolian Stir Fry and Stuffed Portobello Mushroom dishes are excellent.)
@Esmeralda6585A · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #46
Ive amped at the location since I was a kid, and always an amazing experience!! The park rangers are always very friendly and helpful!
@Enrique48A3CFD · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #70
The campground is beautiful. Its definitely one of my favorites. Every time Ive visited its been a great experience with the exception to the campground hosts. They are the rudest couple. No one was disobeying any of the rules, but talk about a couple with the power that has gone to their head. Their rudeness sure does spoil a nice weekend. Many of the other campers said the same thing. The man on the scooter is kind and has a great sense of humor. I understand the hosts are volunteers but they do nothing for that beautiful campground. They can use a few lessons in kindness.
@SteveT7934674 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #13
Bathrooms nice and clean, large pads, nice space between campsites. One trash can had a broken lid, should be fixed to make bear proof. I'd rate higher if there was water available.
@DavidV5073563 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #23
It was our first time camping. It was good. Bathroom was clean with plenty of toilet paper. Fire pits and a trail close by. The only thing that I was surprised by was th generator use. We had a few rv neighbors and it seems that each used their generator in sequence so there was a constant generator hum all weekend.
@GeraldP3596407 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #G1
Well maintained campsite
@MeghanG7F97BAF · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #72
McGill was amazing! Campsite was clean and tidy. We went in October and it wasnt that busy at all. Nice and quiet! We hiked to Mount Pinos one of the days, which was a very nice 4 mile hike not too far from the campsite. Overall great experience, highly recommend!
@TracyT2929676 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #28
Beautiful Campground. Good hiking trails. This site is right next to the rest room so expect orders if the wind is blowing in a certain direction. It's also one of the biggest tent sites and flat. There are many beautiful sites but not all have nice flat tent pads. I knew about the possibility of the pit toilet oder so I won't complain, it just is the price for the site. Hosts are wonderful, they do clean the restrooms, but pit toilets can smell. I saw a previous post of someone complaining about the toilet oder and if that will bug you too much, choose another site :).
@kenC1322004 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #75
At McGill you feel like you are in the Sierras. We love the fresh air and smell of the pine trees. The trails are vast and very fun, and it's so close to home! We've been twice in the past 30 days and have another trip planned. Yeah!
@RaulP202163EEF · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #45
First time camping at McGill CampgroundThe camp road and parking spot were nicely asphaltedThe sites are nicely spaced -- hardly heard noises from our neighboring campersWe had a nice flat area for our tentThe restrooms well-maintained and clean - just a few feet from our siteThe trails were well-maintained (except for the signs) Cell coverage was decent. You can check for messages and social media but don't expect to play Netflix.The camp maintenance husband and wife team were very nice. They stopped by to give my dog a treat.Overall, the experience was amazing and would highly recommend this campsite.
@RamonB3B454364 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #13
The campsite itself is nice. Our family really enjoyed getting outdoors again. There is no water of any type so you have to plan accordingly. Bathrooms are good for the most part, some cleaner than others. Our big family reserved 3 camping sites next to each other. I will say one thing. The HOST is a REAL nuisance, at least the one that was there Labor Day weekend. He speaks to you in a threating way to not make ANY noise because he will call the sheriff and kick you out. I know some people want peace and quite in nature, but the way the HOST went about it was very rude. It conditioned our weekend and we couldn't enjoy it so much. We did our best to stay quiet after 9pm, but what blew our minds is that when our family where playing games together at 2:00 PM he came over to say we were too loud. He threatened to call the sheriff if he had to come back once more. We heard others being loud and having a good time, but it seems it was only us being harassed. Although he did say he would have another camper sent off if he couldn't have his dog stop barking. When he came at 2pm, we told him these facts about other being loud and he said the rules apply to everyone. Honestly I didn't believe that. Don't want to pull the racial card, but it felt a bit that way. If this is that type of campground where you're supposed to stay quiet at all times, it needs to be posted when you reserve it. We have stayed at many campgrounds throughout California. We know there is quiet time after a certain hour, but never before have we've felt harassed or conditioned based on the threats of the camp host, especially not in the middle of the day. Again, the location and nature part of was nice, but beware of the camp host that has an accent. The guy is not reasonable at all. I would definitely NOT return to this site just for that reason alone.
@RyanH4459660 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #G1
Nice remote camping area with excellent hiking trails in and around. Lots of shade with all the trees.
@MicheleF520251 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #28
Love coming up to McGill. Great campground, lots of nice sites and relaxed vibes. The perfect escape during a hot LA weekend.
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