Middle Lion Campground

US Forest Service · California

Middle Lion Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Leave the city vibe behind as you meander down a winding, partially paved, narrow road that leads you into wooded Middle Lion Campground and day use area. Relax next to the running creek, take a refreshing dip, or hike the nearby trails. Tucked away in a canyon encased by chaparral and wildflower covered mountains, Middle Lion Campground is particularly beautiful in the spring and fall, but camping is great year-round.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 40
Phone: 805 434 1996
Coordinates: 34.54940, -119.16620

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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