Toad Springs
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Toad Springs is a National Forest campground near Pine Mountain Club, 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
- 4,035 ft
34.8607, -119.2281 in Kern. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Toad Springs?
No. Toad Springs 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 Toad Springs?
Camping at Toad Springs is free.
Is there drinking water at Toad Springs?
No. Toad Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Toad Springs?
Toad Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Toad Springs
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Toad Springs, in straight-line miles: Willett Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles), and Sespe Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Pine Mountain Club and campgrounds in Kern.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30