Halfmoon Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Halfmoon Campground in CA
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Halfmoon Campground sits near Piru Creek in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest at 4,720 feet. Ten shaded sites arranged in a loop each have a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilet provided; no potable water. Swimming in Piru Creek available. $5/night; 14-day stay limit. Seasonal closure November 1–April 30. Accessible via Grade Valley-Mutau Road (FS 7N03), approximately 9 miles south of the Lockwood Valley/Grade Valley Road junction. Pets allowed if leashed.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, dirt, pitching to 2%.
Thorn Point stands 2,192 ft above the site, 4.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Frazier Park, is 13 mi off.
September normals 53–81°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.