Pine Mountain Campground

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Pine Mountain Campground

Pine Mountain Campground is nestled in a small valley along the top of Pine Mountain and consists of seven campsites fashioned in a circle with a large open area in the middle. There are tables, BBQ grills or fire rings, and one pit toilet at this campground. Water is not available so please bring your own water. The campground is surrounded by moderate hills and is a quiet place for relaxing. At an elevation of 6650 feet, it offers cooler temperatures on hot summer days. Points of Interest: From Pine Mountain you are free to explore the area on your own. There is one designated trail in the area Boulder Canyon (23W03). You may also want to walk around the surrounding hills to see the views and the trees. You can pick out which trees are Jeffrey pines by the scent of the bark. If you put your noise close to the bark, you’ll smell vanilla! Vegetation: You will find Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, and white fir trees at these campgrounds. Along the outskirts, you’ll notice chaparral species. These species include manzanita, and California sage. You may also see some scrub oak. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and early summer. They are something to see! You will be dazzled by lupine, false lupine, scarlet bugler, and many others. Wildlife : Keep your eyes open for red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor! Other birds in the area include woodpeckers, and chickadees. Deer, bear, and coyote also live in the area. Bring your own drinking water. There is no water at the campground. The Pine Mountain Campground is no longer an Adventure Pass campground. This site is managed by the Parks Management for the Forest Service. $30/night for camping. Reservations: 5 sites are on the reservation system: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. (2) sites are on a first-come, first- serve basis. Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak Campground Recreation Informational Brochure - Link to brochure to view or print

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