Mt. Pinos Ranger District
Mt. Pinos Ranger District offers camping, day hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding and camping, scenic drives, nature viewing and winter sports (cross country skiing and sledding).
There are no cabins on the district, but there are campgrounds and group campgrounds.
Recreation Sites
Aliso Park Campground
Site Open
Oak shaded campground, Recreational Vehicles up to 28 feet.
Ballinger Campground
Site Open
Badlands terrain - All Terrain Vehicle and motorcycle use area. There are 13 campsites. 9 sites are available on the reservation system. 3 campsites are on a first-come, first- serve basis.In…
Ballinger Canyon OHV Day Use Riding Area
Site Open
The Ballinger and Deer Park areas are geared toward OHV use. These areas provide 11 4WD roads, 12 ATV trails, and 14 motorcycle trails. Access to 4WD roads is available to both ATVs and motorcycles,…
Buck Creek - 18W01
Site Open
Spectacular views of the surrounding environment are awarded the hardy outdoor enthusiast. On this trail, steep canyons, dense stands of big cone douglas fir and rugged peaks await the visitor. Water…
Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01
Site Open
Buck Creek Trail (18W01) Difficulty: moderate to difficultLength: 11.25 milesSESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.netMaps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps…
Caballo Campground
Site Open
Pinyon Pine shaded camp
Campo Alto Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Jeffrey Pine shaded camp, Recreational Vehicles up to 30 feet. There are 17 campsites. 6-8 people allowed per site. 2-3 small tents. Access to the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead. Beautiful scenic views.…
Campo Alto Group Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Tucked away high atop the Cerro Noroeste you’ll find solitude, serenity and unsurpassed scenery at Campo Alto Campground. Beautiful scenic mountain vistas from the campground.Campo Alto Campground…
Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10
Site Open
Open in Spring/Summer/Fall and is within the winter seasonal closure between December 1st and April 30. Best conditions for hiking in May and June. Hot and dry and low water levels in the summer and…
Chuchupate Campground
Site Open
Pinyon pine shaded camp, Recreational Vehicles up to 24 feet. There are 29 campsites. The Chuchupate Campground is managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service.  $30/night for…