Wind Wolves Preserve » Group Campgrounds
GROUP CAMPGROUNDS
Wind Wolves Preserve has two group campgrounds: The Crossing, located at the mouth of San Emigdio Canyon, and The Willows, located two miles in the canyon. Both campgrounds provide a shade structure with seating and a seasonal fire pit, ample space for tents, a handful of picnic tables, potable water, flush toilet restrooms, and access to the trail system. Water bottle refill stations are available within each campground restroom. Showers and electricity are not available.
Our group campgrounds are free and require advance reservations. Staff-led programs are available upon request and subject to availability. The group campgrounds are limited to organized groups such as scouts and schools and are not intended for large families or groups of friends.
Wind Wolves Preserve is a natural area. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being while visiting. The Wildlands Conservancy is not liable for any incidents or damages that may occur. The Wildlands Conservancy reserves the right to revoke or deny permission to enter as well as to close the preserve and facilities for any reason.
CAMPGROUND POLICIES
Tent camping only. No RVs or trailers allowed.
Camper vans/trucks allowed within designated parking lots; max vehicle length is 21 feet.
Occupancy limit: 20 to 75 people
Maximum length of stay: 4 nights
Propane grills, stoves, and fire pits are permitted year round. Charcoal is prohibited.
Wood fires are allowed in the designated pit when wildfire risk is low, as determined by Preserve staff.
No trash bins are available. Be prepared to pack out all trash.
No generators allowed.
Adults must accompany children at all times.
Preserve trails are closed at dusk.
Preserve hours vary seasonally. Entering/exiting the Preserve outside operating hours is prohibited.
GROUP CAMPGROUND LOCATIONS
The Crossing Campground
The Crossing is a centrally-located campground that can accommodate staggered arrival and departure times during the Preserve’s operating hours. Campers park in the Crossing Parking Lot and walk approximately 0.15 miles beyond a locked gate to the campground. An escort is not required but may be requested for equipment drop-off only.
Parking: All vehicles, including camper trucks and vans, must park at the Crossing Parking Lot and display a camping placard.
Driving is prohibited outside operating hours.
The Willows Campground
The Willows is an isolated campground located 2 miles beyond a locked gate within the San Emigdio Canyon. A staff escort is required for vehicles to access and depart from the campground. Vehicles must remain parked at the campground for the duration of the trip.
A maximum of 15 vehicles is permitted.
Once the escort begins, no additional vehicles will be admitted. Any late arrivals will have to park at the Crossing Parking Lot and hike approximately 2 miles with their gear to the campground.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY
Contact the Wind Wolves Preserve for reservations.
Groups will be required to sign a group campground use agreement and provide additional paperwork.
