MCGILL CAMPGROUND - ESCAPE THE HEAT!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Summer heat can be scorching, but up in the Los Padres National Forest - at over 7000 feet elevation - you can escape the heat!
Follow along as I take you on a site-by-site detailed tour of the McGill Campground.
McGill Campground is a popular camping site located in the Los Padres National Forest in California. Here’s some detailed information about the campground:
McGill Campground, Cuddy Valley Rd, Frazier Park, CA 93225, USA
Coordinates**: 34.8211° N, 119.0278° W
Amenities
Approximately 78 campsites, including tent and RV sites
Vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills
Some sites are accessible for people with disabilities
Activities
Nearby trails such as the McGill Trail offer great hiking opportunities
Opportunities to see local wildlife like deer, birds, and small mammals
The campground is far from city lights, making it ideal for star gazing
Trails in the area are suitable for mountain biking
Reservations are recommended during peak season (May to October)
There is a fee per night for camping
Seasonal fire restrictions may apply; check with the local ranger station
Nearby
Mount Pinos, a nearby peak offering hiking and panoramic views
Frazier Mountain, another nearby peak with trails and scenic view of Lockwood Valley, known for its natural beauty and recreational activities
Best time to visit
Spring and Fall, pleasant weather and fewer crowds
Summer, warm weather, but can be busy
Winter, snow can be present; some facilities might be closed
Phone: (805) 968-6640 (Los Padres National Forest office)
Website: Los Padres National Forest](www.fs.usda.go...)
Tips
Bring layers as temperatures can vary significantly.
Be prepared for high altitude conditions.
Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before your visit.
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came to visit this camp ground today because of this video, its very nice and peaceful. though due to the season me and my husband were the only campers here, its was very nice until it got to the night time, you start to hear things and then it starts getting creepy, we had to sleep in the car because the tent felt scary being out there, i would suggest coming with more people if you need more peace of mind like us😂
I’m really glad you went! We have camped there as you know and felt completely safe. I hope you’ll try it again someday, maybe with more people around!
This is the best video, you’re awesome for showing us all the campsites… totally take out the guess work. Thank you!!
You’re so welcome!
How nice of you to go through all these sites. Love your vids
Glad you like them. Show them to others when you get the opportunity.
Very nice video. I car camp in my SUV so it’s nice to see that plenty of spots have shade for the parking area.
Going to be cold when I go in two weeks so I may want to choose morning sun spot when I get there ❤
Good idea! So glad it was helpful to you!
Nice to have cooler weather! It's great how peaceful it was with fewer people. Lots of wonderful campsites and even a trail 👍 This is a beautiful campground. ❤ Lovely tour! 😊
It really is!
Thank you for doing this! It’s Extremely helpful!!! We appreciate you ❤
You’re welcome! Thank you for your kind words!
Great place to see lots of unspoiled nature and cooler weather!
For sure!
you're so awesome for doing this!
Wow thank you! I hope it’s helpful!
These next few days are going to see an increase in interest for a cooler place to relax and recreate. Nice narration Wendy.
Thanks so much, Sean! It was a labor of love, for all campers like me :-)
This was so helpful! Thank you!
You’re so welcome :-)
This tour is FANTASTIC! Helped us so much. Thank you for such an amazing detailed site by site tour!
Thank you so much! Glad it was so helpful!
Thanks for the detailed tour of the campsites. Really helps with my 29ft 5th wheel rv to know if I can reasonably fit.
I’m so glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching :-)
Thank you for sharing. We have been thinking about going there.
You should! I know you’ll love it!
Nice. I am definitely like minded.
Right on!
Is there a ranger station for check-in, or is there just no check-in? Thank u
best video i seen of this place. Question do you know if you can put multiple tents per campsite or is only 1 tent per campsite.
I think you can put multiple tents up but there may be a limit to the amount of people per site?
@@TinCanTwosome oh ok. Thank you!
are there any creeks in the area that we could check out and cool off with?
Not that I know of, sorry!
Curious- how is the cell service in the area?
It’s quite spotty. There are places on the road where you can get two bars. But other places where you get none. We have T-Mobile.
Do you know if there’s a minimum age to camp here? Do they check ID’s with reservation at check in? Thanks
I don’t know. But it’s self check in and no one came to check on us.
Is there a ranger station for check in or just a drive in type campground? Thank u
Just self check in.
How were you able to reserve a space? We are looking online and we can't seem to get a way to reserve any spots. Only says the first come first serve sites are open
It is high summer, so probably all the reservation sites are taken. If you can get there early in the day and preferably during the week, there could be some first come first serve sites left.
@TinCanTwosome ah okay. The website said reservations weren't open until the 24th, but then I saw this video and was like how? Thank you :)