Hi Mountain Campground
Reported temporarily closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageHi Mountain Campground
Nestled in large grove of oaks. Close to the Santa Lucia and Garcia Wildernesses. Recreational vehicles up to 16 feet.
Before you go
Season
January – December
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
The Adventure pass or Annual Interagency pass (National Parks pass), Senior Interagency pass, or Interagency Access pass is required for parking at Hi Mountain Campground. If you are walking in and camping, you do not need a pass. The pass is for the vehicle. Adventure passes can be purchased at Big 5 Sporting Goods stores. Check with the Big 5 Sporting Goods store nearest you to find out if they sell Adventure passes. Day passes are $5 and annual passes are $30 a year. Adventure passes are also sold at REI in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Hours
Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am
Restrictions
Pack out all trash. 14 day stay limit.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
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