Bobcat Meadow Campground
Bobcat Meadow Campground is located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area and provides a quiet camping opportunity convenient to several connecting trails. Campsites are nestled amidst Live Oak groves with views of chaparral and desert for miles with cooler temperatures and wide-spanning views as would be expected at its higher elevation. Trails can be accessed just outside the campground, which connect to all the trails in the greater OHV Area. Bobcat Meadow Campground has 18 campsites with picnic tables and 2 vault toilets.
More like this: reservable in California · pets allowed in California
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
Site guide
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Partial | No / – | 16 / 2 | Yes | |
| 11 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 12 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 13 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 14 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 15 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 16 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year Round |
| Forest | Cleveland National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. First come, first serve. |
| Fees | Federal Recreational Lands Pass/ Adventure Pass Required: To purchase a pass for this location visit a Cleveland National Forest office, find a local Adventure Pass vendor or purchase online at https://www.recreation.gov/. (NO CASH accepted) |
| Rules | Vehicles 27 ft. max. |
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Getting there
From I-8, take exit 51, Buckman Springs Rd and head southwest, then turn right onto Morena Stokes Valley Road and drive 5.8 miles to Four Corners Staging Area. Then, turn left onto Los Pinos Road and drive 1 mile to the Bobcat Meadow Campground on the left.
| Coordinates | 32.7125° N, 116.5564° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bobby Combs RV Centers - El Cajon ↗ | 22.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Leslie's Pool Supply ↗ | 27.3 mi |
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Quick overnight camping trip at Bobcat Meadows
Worth a stop
- 6.8 miHorsethief Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.3 miBear Valley Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.6 miDesert View Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSidewinder0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 0.1 miSodbuster0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.1 miBobcat1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 0.3 miSky Valley Alternate0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miTombstone0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 0.6 miWrangler Tie0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.8 miFour Corners Trailhead ↗Cleveland National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Cleveland National Forest.
- inCleveland National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 561,887 acres
- 1.4 miHauser Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,919 acres
- 2.8 miPine Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,260 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- US Inspection Station–TecateBuilding · Tecate · 10.2 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bobcat Meadow Campground?
Sites at Bobcat Meadow Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Bobcat Meadow Campground?
Federal Recreational Lands Pass/ Adventure Pass Required: To purchase a pass for this location visit a Cleveland National Forest office, find a local Adventure Pass vendor or purchase online at https://www.recreation.gov/. (NO CASH accepted)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bobcat Meadow Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Bobcat Meadow Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year Round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bobcat Meadow Campground have?
18 sites, including 18 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bobcat Meadow Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bobcat Meadow Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bobcat Meadow Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Vehicles 27 ft.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Bobcat Meadow Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Corral Canyon Campground (0.9 mi), Boulder Oaks Eqst (4.5 mi), and Cibbets Flat Campground (7.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby