Hi Mountain
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $5 per night or $30 per year. Hi Mountain is a National Forest campground near San Luis Obispo, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night or $30 per year
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,360 ft
35.2609, -120.4139 in San Luis Obispo. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Hi Mountain?
No. Hi Mountain 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 Hi Mountain?
Camping at Hi Mountain costs Single Site: $5 per night or $30 per year.
Is there drinking water at Hi Mountain?
No. Hi Mountain has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Hi Mountain?
Hi Mountain is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Hi Mountain
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Hi Mountain, in a straight line: Avila Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
American Canyon - Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
- Sites
- 6
- Season
- 01-01 to 11-01
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $30 per night
- Sites
- 7
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
More campgrounds: camping near San Luis Obispo and campgrounds in San Luis Obispo.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30