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The rolling green hills of Central California along the coast. The dramatic beauty of Big Sur. The mountains surrounding the artsy town of Ojai. All this gorgeousness is called Los Padres.
This national forest is split into two parts—North and South. Pick up an Adventure Pass to have access to dozens of well-maintained campgrounds. You don't need a permit to hike into the wilderness areas, which are first-come, first-served, but you will need a campfire permit for those s'mores.
You can drive into huge sections of this 1.75-million(!) acre forest, making it an ideal choice for a day trip if you're vacationing in Santa Barbara or Solvang. Keep your eyes on the road through the hairpin turns up Mount Figueroa or heading into Big Sur.
You'll enjoy stunning views from many spots in the forest. Don't miss the fields
The rolling green hills of Central California along the coast. The dramatic beauty of Big Sur. The mountains surrounding the artsy town of Ojai. All this gorgeousness is called Los Padres.
This national forest is split into two parts—North and South. Pick up an Adventure Pass to have access to dozens of well-maintained campgrounds. You don't need a permit to hike into the wilderness areas, which are first-come, first-served, but you will need a campfire permit for those s'mores.
You can drive into huge sections of this 1.75-million(!) acre forest, making it an ideal choice for a day trip if you're vacationing in Santa Barbara or Solvang. Keep your eyes on the road through the hairpin turns up Mount Figueroa or heading into Big Sur.
You'll enjoy stunning views from many spots in the forest. Don't miss the fields of bright orange California poppies exploding in the spring.
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Los Padres National Forest, California
From Ojai to Monterey, Los Padres is coastal California beauty at its best.
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Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
The rolling green hills of Central California along the coast. The dramatic beauty of Big Sur. The mountains surrounding the artsy town of Ojai. All this gorgeousness is called Los Padres.
This national forest is split into two parts—North and South. Pick up an Adventure Pass to have access to dozens of well-maintained campgrounds. You don't need a permit to hike into the wilderness areas, which are first-come, first-served, but you will need a campfire permit for those s'mores.
You can drive into huge sections of this 1.75-million(!) acre forest, making it an ideal choice for a day trip if you're vacationing in Santa Barbara or Solvang. Keep your eyes on the road through the hairpin turns up Mount Figueroa or heading into Big Sur.
You'll enjoy stunning views from many spots in the forest. Don't miss the fields
The rolling green hills of Central California along the coast. The dramatic beauty of Big Sur. The mountains surrounding the artsy town of Ojai. All this gorgeousness is called Los Padres.
This national forest is split into two parts—North and South. Pick up an Adventure Pass to have access to dozens of well-maintained campgrounds. You don't need a permit to hike into the wilderness areas, which are first-come, first-served, but you will need a campfire permit for those s'mores.
You can drive into huge sections of this 1.75-million(!) acre forest, making it an ideal choice for a day trip if you're vacationing in Santa Barbara or Solvang. Keep your eyes on the road through the hairpin turns up Mount Figueroa or heading into Big Sur.
You'll enjoy stunning views from many spots in the forest. Don't miss the fields of bright orange California poppies exploding in the spring.
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