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Campo Alto Campground South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Car Campground - Please Make A Reservation
- Topo Map Link: Sawmill Mountain
- Elevation: 8250 feet
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Kern County
- Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- Longitude: -119.20656
- Latitude: 34.83126363
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Car Campground - Please Make A Reservation
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 12-09-2023 | Los Padres Forest Association | Dry |
| 06-25-2021 | Richard | Dry |
| 11-11-2018 | Christopher P. Lord | Dry |
| 07-04-2016 | Anonymous Surveyor | Dry |
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Description:
Campo Alto is a car campground located at the top of Cerro Noroeste in the Mt. Pinos region of the Los Padres National Forest. Located at 8.250ft, the campground is shaded by a thick blanket of Jeffrey pine and offers great views of the Los Padres and surrounding areas.
Campo Alto supports recreational vehicles up to 30 feet and can be reserved on www.Recreation.gov. There are 12 campsites with tables and fire rings that accomodate up to 8 people per site. The campground is also the western trailhead to the Vincent Tumameit Trail which heads into the Chumash Wilderness.
NOTE: The campground and road to Cerro Noroeste close seasonally due to snow from November through May. Call the Mt. Pinos Ranger District to confirm (661) 245-3731.
Directions: Located off Mil Potrero Highway, approximately three miles west Pine Mountain Club. Take Forest Road 9N27 south for 6 miles.
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Survey Photos:
Christopher P. Lord - 11-11-2018
Christopher P. Lord - 11-11-2018
dirt road leading to Summit and radio tower.
Christopher P. Lord - 11-11-2018
Christopher P. Lord - 11-11-2018
Christopher P. Lord - 11-11-2018
Submitted Camp Reports
Campo Alto Campground Survey - 12-09-2023 - by Los Padres Forest AssociationLink: Campo Alto Campground Date: 12-09-2023 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: A little history of the mountain and the camp compliments of Peter Gray: http://pmchiking.snowflaketrails.com/HTML/noroeste.htmlWater Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Campo Alto Campground Survey - 06-25-2021 - by Richard
Link: Campo Alto Campground Date: 06-25-2021 Surveyor Name: Richard Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: No one was camping. it was nice and clean Weather Conditions: 79 degrees and dry when I visited - Campo Alto Campground Survey - 11-11-2018 - by Christopher P. Lord
Link: Campo Alto Campground Date: 11-11-2018 Surveyor Name: Christopher P. Lord Camp Description: Stopped in to visit the Summit of Cerro Noroeste. Camp was in good condition with only one small group of people leaving shortly after I arrived. Signed the Sierra Club's 100 peaks section register which is well hidden. The Andy Gumps outside the boarded up pit toilets were surprisingly very clean. No water is available here. Tumamait and Mesa spring trails are very nearby and in excellent condition. The dirt road leaving campsite #1 will lead you to the summit and radio tower https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2018/11/cerro-noroeste-summit-to-mesa-spring.html Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Images:
dirt road leading to Summit and radio tower. - Campo Alto Campground Survey - 07-04-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Campo Alto Campground Date: 07-04-2016 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Been going here for years. Great camp with nearby trail that goes to Mt Pinos. Good Mtn bike trails nearby. Note that you cannot make reservations here but usually not a problem. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions:
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Tuesday, January 5, 2016
