Thorn Meadows
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Thorn Meadows is a National Forest campground near Frazier Park, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
No potable water and no toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,985 ft
34.6271, -119.1143 in Ventura. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Thorn Meadows?
No. Thorn Meadows is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Thorn Meadows?
Camping at Thorn Meadows is free.
Is there drinking water at Thorn Meadows?
No. Thorn Meadows has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Thorn Meadows?
Thorn Meadows is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Thorn Meadows
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Thorn Meadows, in straight-line miles: Willett Hot Springs (hot spring, 5.1 miles), and Sespe Hot Springs (hot spring, 6.9 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
- Sites
- 8
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 9
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Frazier Park and campgrounds in Ventura.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30