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Mcgill Campground and Group Campground

34.8137° N / 119.1019° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 5Next open weekend Nov 66 detected openings this week66 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231962

When Mcgill Campground and Group Campground reopens

Mcgill Campground and Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
6
Openings · last 30 days
1,596
Openings · last 90 days
1,644

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
04008001,2001,6002824131,54411222MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 1,644

Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 1,544 of 1,644 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (93.9%), with Monday (28) and Tuesday (24) next in line.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
04008001,2001,6001,534000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · PT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 07:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 1,548 of 1,644 detected openings (94.2%). The remaining 5.8% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 22DMEDIAN · 30 DAYS OUTP75 · 38D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 22–38 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
006  392.4%
075  382.3%
055  372.3%
018  372.3%
078  352.1%

Site 006 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 39. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2 – Nov 30, 2026 · of 66 monitored sites

Of the 1,914 tracked site-nights (Nov 2 – Nov 30, 2026): 1,263 open for online reservation · 63 reserved · 588 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 66 monitored sites, 50 can be reserved online and 15 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).

Where the open windows are

34% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,263 of 1,914 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2 – Nov 30, 2026
Not open online34%
Open site-nights1,263 / 1,914
Reserved (of online inventory)63 / 1,326
Weekday openings691
Weekend openings546

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 691 fall on weekdays and 546 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 1,237 open site-nights on mapped sites; 1,263 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – Nov 2026
05001,0001,5002,0001,263NOVSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November holds the most room. 1,263 of 1,914 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 65 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2649Open
FRI Nov 2748Open
SAT Nov 2848Open

Thanksgiving: 47 sites are available for the complete three-night stay.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
006  26
011  26
013  26
015  26
017  26

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateThu · Nov 5
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 5; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

1,237 open site-nights across 50 sites at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 66 2-night, 63 3-night, 57 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 5 at site 006.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 14 sites take 25 ft.

All 50 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
00625 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
01121 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
01321 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
01522 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
01725 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
01818 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
02026 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
02220 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
02423 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
02624 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
03116 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
03721 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
04114 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
04226 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
04618 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
04920 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
05017 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
05417 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
05719 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
05921 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
06014 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
06116 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
06318 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
06717 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
07115 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
07223 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
07419 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
07719 ftNone2626 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more
04527 ftNone2521 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +13 more
00115 ftNone2423 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
00218 ftNone2423 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
00418 ftNone2416 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
01423 ftNone2423 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
01927 ftNone2420 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +12 more
02824 ftNone2423 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
02921 ftNone2423 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
03829 ftNone2422 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +12 more
03915 ftNone2415 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +12 more
05118 ftNone2423 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
06522 ftNone2415 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +12 more
07019 ftNone2416 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +12 more
02324 ftNone2315 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +11 more
04720 ftNone2322 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +11 more
05315 ftNone2322 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +11 more
Group 130 ftNone2322 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +11 more
05521 ftNone2212 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +10 more
05620 ftNone2212 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +10 more
06424 ftNone2212 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +10 more
07527 ftNone2115 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +9 more
07818 ftNone178 nightsNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +5 more

About Mcgill Campground and Group Campground

Overview

Escape from the city to the remote and beautiful McGill Campground. The campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for several biking and hiking trails.

A dense stand of Jeffrey pine and ponderosa pine shade the campground and each campsite is nicely spaced.

Recreation

Explore the area along the accessible Exploration Trail, Mount Pinos Trail and McGill Campground Trail. McGill is for hiking and biking and meanders along 3.7 miles of scenery.

Facilities

McGill has two group campsites, each having a central barbeque and gathering area. Group Camp 1 has parking for 13 vehicles, Group Camp 2 has parking for 10 vehicles. There are 73 individual campsites. Each individual campsite offers a picnic table and campfire ring.

Natural Features

McGill Campground sits in a mixed tall pine forest in the Pinos Mountains, at an altitude of 7,300 feet, just over an hour's drive from the campground. It is quiet and serene landscape with terrific views of the valleys below.

Nearby Attractions

Head out on the Jacinto Reyes National Scenic Byway, which travels past breathtaking cliffs, rock formations and lush riparian areas.

66 monitored sites15 FCFS sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups65 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 80

Getting there

From Los Angeles: Take I-5 north past the Gorman exit to Frazier Mountain Park Road exit. Go west on Frazier Mountain Park Road for 7 miles to the intersection of Lockwood Valley Rd. Keep right and proceed on Cuddy Valley Road. Continue 5 miles to the "Y" in the road and veer left. Proceed 5 more miles past the first snow gate to the second snow gate. McGill Campground entrance is on the right side of the road.

805-434-1996
BikingCampingHiking

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground?

Reservations for Mcgill Campground and Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 1,263 of 1,914 tracked site-nights are currently open (66%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1,644 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground in the last 7 days, 1,596 over 30 days and 1,644 over the last 90.

Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground?

Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 1,544 of 1,644 (93.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground?

63 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 5 at site 006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground?

November 2026, with 1,263 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,914.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 22-38 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Mcgill Campground and Group Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 5 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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