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McGill Campground and Group Campground in California
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McGill Campground and Group Campground

Los Padres National Forest, California

Good Availability

Next Open Dates

Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28

49 sites open on Aug 26 at McGill Campground and Group Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.

Your first vehicle is free with your reservation. For the second vehicle you must pay ($10 per night) for each additional vehicle parking at the campground.

McGill Campground is at the 7300 elevation. Even in the summer the nights can be cold.

No drinking water available; bring an ample amount.

No public showers in the region with exception of motels in Lebec.

There is a small market and deli at the intersection of Lockwood Valley Rd and Cuddy Valley Rd.

Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.

Be cautious of snakes in the area. Use a 'walking stick' when hiking in this area.

Very limited 'overflow' parking; bring as few vehicles as possible as the nearest parking is a long distance from the campsites.

The campsite measurements are accurate; if you bring 27' of vehicles to a 26' site, you will encroach on the road and you will have to move one vehicle.

There is limited cellular service in most areas of the campground.

Some campsite entrances are angled against the flow of traffic. Therefore, you cannot 'back in,' you'll need to go in nose first.

Click here for more information on Los Padres National Forest

Don't Move Firewood : Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 23, 2026. Check McGill Campground and Group Campground on Recreation.gov

McGill Campground and Group Campground Facts

  • As of August 2026, McGill Campground and Group Campground is a campground in Los Padres National Forest, California with 80 campsites.
  • McGill Campground and Group Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks McGill Campground and Group Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • McGill Campground and Group Campground is located at 34.8156° N, 119.0983° W.

At a Glance

🚐
Best For
RV Camping
🌊
Setting
Mountain
🏕️
Sites
80

Things to Do

🥾Hiking
📷Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

McGill Campground and Group Campground is rated "Easy to Book" based on historical demand. With 80 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

Site Types

📍
Standard
51 sites
👥
Group Site
2 sites

Site Features

Accessible
ADA compliant

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