3.7438 reviewsPrice
$5 - $30/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$5 - $30/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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35.2613, -120.4145
Fall tent campers who can handle a high-clearance dirt road and pack in all their own water will get the most out of this place: cool temps, light crowds, morning views from the ridgeline, and genuine solitude between two wilderness areas for $5 a night.
The access road, the smell from the vault toilet, and the gnats alone filter out plenty of people, but some reviewers describe an unwelcoming atmosphere toward campers outside the area's local crowd, so anyone who's felt out of place at remote, lightly-managed sites should weigh
Reference information about Hi Mountain Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Nestled in large grove of oaks. Close to the Santa Lucia and Garcia Wildernesses. Recreational vehicles up to 16 feet.</p>
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Fall delivers the best camping window here: 60–80°F days, 40s–50s nights, dry trails, active wildlife, and fewer gnats than spring or summer. Summer brings clear skies but relentless biting insects (gnats, flies, bees) especially near the vault toilets. Multiple reviewers suggest bug zappers or choosing sites farther from the facilities. Winter is mild enough for cozy campfire nights, though check seasonal fire restrictions. Spring can be buggy as temperatures warm. No matter the season, bring all your own water.
Fall cited as best season: 60–80°F days, dry trails, active wildlife, fewer gnats.
Hi Mountain Campground offers a primitive camping experience nestled in a large grove of oaks. It lacks potable water and reliable restroom facilities, and campers must be self-sufficient. There are fire rings with BBQ grates and picnic tables at the campsites, offering basic amenities for outdoor activities. Vault toilets are available but are poorly maintained according to user reviews, with frequent mentions of bad odors, lack of cleaning, and occasional shortages of toilet paper.
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