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Mcgill Group
Total sites: 73
Available Today: 64 FF*
Available this Weekend: 22 + 15 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 64 FF*
Available this Weekend: 22 + 15 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
7,256 ft
68°F
54°F
54°F
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Los Padres National Forest › Mt. Pinos Ranger District › California
› Kern County
› Frazier Park
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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 (100)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 64% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@AntonioT07FF69 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #55
Note: this review is about the same as my review for site 56. Feel the same way about it. Great site. Spacious with a good view of the mountains.-------I must say that this is a great place to camp. Its so beautiful. Please remember, there is no water here. So please bring your water. The restrooms were okay. A lot of flies coming out of the vaults. If you have a privacy tent with a bucket, bring it. Its better. I will most likely come back again. The weather was perfect; low 70s and at night low 50s. The view from our site was spectacular. Good view to experience the sun rise. During the nights, you felt you could touch the stars. Amazing place! As far as the actual site, it's very spacious. There's space for like 3 tents. Note, the area is not completely flat. See you soon McGill Campground.
@AntonioT07FF69 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #56
I must say that this is a great place to camp. Its so beautiful. Please remember, there is no water here. So please bring your water. The restrooms were okay. A lot of flies coming out of the vaults. If you have a privacy tent with a bucket, bring it. Its better. I will most likely come back again. The weather was perfect; low 70s and at night low 50s. The view from our site was spectacular. Good view to experience the sun rise. During the nights, you felt you could touch the stars. Amazing place! As far as the actual site, it's very spacious. There's space for like 3 tents. Note, the area is not completely flat. See you soon McGill Campground.
@TracyT2929676 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #4
Love this campground. The site was spectacular until the group site filed up. Pros: large site, many tents will fit; close to rest room. Cons: too close to group site.
@MarcRB7B77FC2E · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #26
clean and well maintained
@JocelynRA13D71 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #55
Beautiful sight! Pretty big camp site with excellent cell service (T-Mobile). Great spot stargaze and catch the sunrise; the only downside was the bathrooms theyre pretty busy and you can smell them from the parking spot. Once you make your way down towards the campsite you cant smell them anymore.
@EstelaR17ACECB · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #G1
Very nice camping stop with fire pit and grills/tables, only annoying part is a lot of cars go into your site unknowingly because the signage of reserved and do not enter is not obvious. Many of them came in fast and we had children present. We tried closing the gate and were told it wasnt allowed due to fire safety reasons. You also have a lot of randoms walking nearby or into your camping site due to the trail. They will leave the trail and walk straight through your camping area. Happened many times throughout our 3 day stay.
@RogerA8461332 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #G1
We love the group campsite at McGill camp ground. Theres a nice fire pit, grills for cooking and stone picnic tables. The kids love playing on the rocks and going on the nature hike. If you like mountain biking, theres a great single track trail. Also, if you go when theres no moon, you can drive another 3 miles to the top for some amazing star gazing.
@Elizabeth86784 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #65
Place is great and close. The camp host that zips around on the Vespa comes through early (before 7AM) and way to fast. Not very friendly. The camp host that sells the firewood is great and puts around in a golf cart at a safe speed for kids.
@YeseniaF7F7ABF · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #31
It was my hubby and I's first time at this campground, and it was very nice! It was very self-serve for us as we never actually spoke with the host, but we did see them around. Restrooms were maintained and well-kept. Now and then, with the breeze, we could get a whiff of the toilets, but nothing dramatic. This site was pretty secluded and away from others. Overall, it was very nice and peaceful, I do wish I had brought warmer clothes as it was very colddddd, so be prepared.
@StevenJ8501981 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #61
Wish there was more info re the individual site. Our site, 61, was mostly very sloped and the only spot that seemed flattish was not large enough for our 4 person tent so we pitched on a slope. This site was also without shade most of the day. Second day a group of 5 teens showed up at the adjacent site to party. They ignored requests from neighbors and camp monitor and proceeded with loud music, underage drinking, and loud talking and hollering, etc. A couple of hours after their arrival, we packed up and cut our losses. Too bad. Before that, the entire campground was quiet, pleasant, and clean. Loved it. We will try it again
@NatalieMA0514F · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #19
This is a very cute, cozy, safe and peaceful camp ground. Its true to its words, no water source, clean bathrooms when I went. The trees are beautiful. Its a nice family location, solo journey, and friends or lovers location. I quite enjoyed my time. I got my fire permit. I brought my dog. The ranger were friendly and easy to find. I would love to visit this location again.
@StanM61241D9D3 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #57
Mcgill was a secret delight. The camp hosts were awesome and very accommodating when asked to guide us to the site as there's very little signage. Facilities were clean for the type of campsite it is although I could tell they used to have running water (not sure why it's been decommissioned). They had wood for sale and highly recommend you bringing your own water and LOTS of it! Beautiful site and quite spread out so even our neighbors could have a fun time at normal volume and not bother anyone else. Will definitely be back!
@JeffreyR327920 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #19
Love McGill Campground! Nice spaces, many are big enough for out 28' travel trailer. It is a completely dry campground, with no water faucets to fill tanks or jugs, so bring plenty for your stay. This was our third stay, on a Sunday night, so the place was virtually empty and very quiet. If I had another day to spend there, I would have, but needed to be home on Monday afternoon. Definitely a worthwhile stop.
@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!
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