Thorn Meadows Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping
Thorn Meadows Campground in CA
Road Access
- Road difficulty 3 of 5: a rough drive in.
- Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, dirt, pitching to 10%.
Setting
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.
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Thorn Point stands 1,950 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles southwest.
- Cedar Creek runs 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 44–69°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 91 of 100.