Thorn Meadows Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Thorn Meadows 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.Thorn Meadows sits in Los Padres National Forest's Mt. Pinos Ranger District at 5,000 feet elevation, shaded by Jeffrey pines. Three campsites with tables and stoves; one site is across the creek. Facilities include a corral and toilet. No water. No overnight fees. Walk-in only due to storm damage. Open May through December. Notable feature: Thorn Point Trail spans 3.46 miles with rock formations and views; a fire lookout tower with 360-degree vistas is accessible via ladder. Located approximately 9 miles south of Lockwood Valley.
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 10%.
Thorn Point stands 1,950 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Cedar Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Ojai, is 15 mi off.
September normals 52–80°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.