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Los Padres National Forest, California
Looking for camping in one of the largest National Forests in California? Found it! The Los Padres National Forest provides Southern California and Bay Area campers with a variety of terrain, Read more...
Looking for camping in one of the largest National Forests in California? Found it! The Los Padres National Forest provides Southern California and Bay Area campers with a variety of terrain, wildlife, and recreational activities. With 1,257 miles of maintained trails for day-use and extended backpacking opportunities, there is plenty of room for exploration. Los Padres National Forest camping features drastic geographical changes from sea level streams, rivers, and beaches, to almost 9,000 feet in elevation on the Mt. Pinos Ranger District.
Why stick to a single day trip? Setup and stay a while, Los Padres National Forest camping has 62 campgrounds (not campsites, but full campgrounds!) that are perfect for an extended stay. The Los Padres National Forest offers beautiful camping areas that vary from low to high elevation, along the river or into the forest, and primitive or developed options. However, most of the Los Padres National Forest campsites lean toward a more primitive experience.
Rebecca: Had a great weekend at Wheeler Gorge! A few things: Plan to arrive during the day because setting up a...
Sean: Amazing campsites, one of a kind experience in Ventura Co.
Jason: I've camped here many times with large groups for decades. No reservations, but we've never had an...
Hipcamper: This little guy is hidden back in Los Padres, but is worth the trek! Just wait until you get away from...
Hipcamper: A pretty basic campground, but also not as crowded as Paradise and other nearby grounds. Plus there's...
Clara: Sage Hill offers a good/accessible space for larger group events -- more picnic tables and spit...
Hipcamper: The oak trees are gorg and great to throw your tent (or hammock) under.
Kristin: BEWARE this is a terrible campground! We were there last weekend and (9/15) it was infested with huge...
Machiko: Mono Campground is the closest campground to the Little Caliente Hot Springs.
A stay here has the word ‘adventure’ written all over it… no, really. You’ll need an Adventure Pass in...
Close to Santa Barbara, Davy Brown Campground offers some of the best camping in Los Padres National...
Veronica: Temporarily closed until further notice due to down trees in the campground. (5/24/17)
Looking for some watery wilderness bliss? Rock Camp Campground sits on a creek where you can take a...
Devon: There was a patch of a few miles of non-paved road, which my Honda Civic survived but if you have a...
The Middle Santa Ynez Campground, close to Santa Barbara, is an outdoor enthusiast's delight! Spacious...
Aliso Park Campground offers a good camping option for the equestrian loving adventurers. Located...
An extremely vast terrain with all types of climates, it’s hard to know just what to expect from Los...
Calling all OHV enthusiasts! It’s time to set out on them dusty roads and head to the rustic Ballinger...
Jessica: I'm so glad that Rose Valley and Middle Lion campgrounds were packed the weekend we went camping,...
Rooney: Stayed here 6/17/2016 - 6/19/2016 at Site 17.
30 Sites, most were shaded, they fill up quickly so...
Close to Frazier Park, Valle Vista Campground offers spacious and wide open campsites under a pine-...
Bates Canyon Campground is car camping at its best. Campsites are nestled in a grove of large oaks and...
Greg: No idea where the main photo on this page was taken, but certainly not at Nettle Springs CG, which is...
True to the National Forest land’s tagline—‘Land Of Many Uses’—the Los Padres is no exception to this....
G: * THE PICTURE ON THIS WEBPAGE IS NOT THE HOLIDAY GROUP CAMPGROUND * This campground is functional for...
Got solitude? Head to Brookshire Campground and nestle into a grove of spreading oaks if you crave it....
Outside of Frazier Park, the Dome Springs Campground offers camping for the rugged folks out there,...
The aptly named Colson Canyon Camp is located in the scenic Colson Canyon just outside of Santa Maria....
Traverse down dusty roads and get out into the thick of it at Horseshoe Springs Campground. Once...
An extremely vast terrain with all types of climates, it’s hard to know just what to expect from Los...
Jessica: Absolutely beautiful and serene! We camped at the beginning of September and it got reallllly cold at...
If you love flowering cactuses, dusty roads, and epic mountain views, Caballo Campground is at your...
Dani: This is a pretty small campground and not much shade or privacy between spots.
James: Secluded, open area. Requires a vehicle with above average clearance, but 4wd isn't necessary. There...
Max: Like most campsites near LA - try and get here Sun-Thurs and avoid weekends. Its a good ground, lovely...
South of Lockwood Valley, Pine Springs campground sits in a pinyon-shaded grove. The area offers...
Time to get your hiking on at Thorn Meadows Campground. Campsites are placed beneath the shade of...
Time to get buck wild at Buck Springs Campground. OHV enthusiast abound in this area, and you are far...
Humming with tranquility, McGill Campground is nestled within the mountainous evergreens of the Los...
Head on the highways to Half Moon Campground—the dusty dirt highways of the Los Padres National...
Baja or bust! Baja Campground in the Los Padres National forest, that is. Here you can hang out in a...
James: Pretty. Not far from the peak. Road has recently be paved and is excellent condition. Campsite is...
James: Huge. Numerous campsites. Most of them are too close together for my liking. Plenty of trees. Easily...
If you have a hankering to explore the Los Padres National Forest, outside of Frazier Park, grab your...
If you’re looking for dust and dirt and are born to be wild, head to Kings Campground! Campsites are...
The American Canyon Seasonal Campground in Los Padres National Forest is only open August through...
La Panza Campground is chalk full of opportunities to get your play on in the outdoors. With a close...
Julia: This campground is AWESOME! Fun off roading to get there, very quiet. We've been the only people...
If you're down to get dusty, bring your motorbike out here and call Friis Campground you're home for...
K.E.: For a small campground you get fairly private sites, miles of hiking trails/Cuesta grade fire roads...
James: I camped here in early August, and was lucky to have a full moon and no wind. The campsite is about 9...
Aja: Listen raccoons. You think you're gonna sneak up up on me? This is not my first time at the rodeo....
Hipcamper: I'm a fan of beaches, and Sand Dollar Beach is pretty dang rad (and directly across from the campground)!
Tori: This is a perfect option for peak times in Big Sur, when camp spots is hard to find. There are plenty...
If you are in the market for a lesser known primitive campground head to Alder Creek in the Monterrey...
Tim: Hike in two miles to find camping riverside. From there, proceed another mile or so up the canyon,...
K.E.: Beautiful campground and chill camphost. This site would be great for late autumn or late winter. I...
Memorial Park Campground offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of SoCal’s cities into the...
William: I have been to Escondido many times.. Wonderful remote campground. It is on Google Maps so I suggest...
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Abraham: This place is a gem. I'm almost afraid to rate it so well because I don't want it to get crowded, but...
Kinga: LOVED this spot so much I double dipped. Stayed at Songdog West last weekend and this weekend brought...
Collette: Songdog Glampout is THE best spot to go if you are looking to see millions of stars and feel like you...
Adish: Blue Sky Camp is the perfect spot to getaway from the daily hustle and bustle of the city. It was a...
Samantha: Summerset Farms was an awesome place to stay! Dale was super easy to get in contact with and had a...
Jeff: Quite possibly the best family camping trip ever. The location is really quite perfect for large...
Colin: Songdog Ranch is an incredible oasis of seemingly untouched beauty and vast natural allure. It was...
Ezekiel: Quail Springs Farm is pretty amazing, it’s surrounded on three sides by the beautiful Los Padres...
Stephanie: We LOVED the bunkhouse!
Antje is very communicative -- after we made our reservation, she asked me...
Steph: SZ Ranch is INCREDABLE! This place is owned by Steve Zaritsky and he is the best of people. His ranch...
Rhea: Dakota Tipi Village Camp is situated between the picturesque mountains leading out of Ojai, and the...
Carola: It's been awhile since I camped here, but I loved the tide pools! ( Look, Don't Take!)
You can walk...
Bryn: We used to come to this beach for field trips all the time when I was in elementary school. It's an...
Allison: The raccoons are bold here! Put away and safely store your food immediately before you leave your site.
Susan: Easy access for RVs. Gorgeous views. Can walk to the brewery, restaurants, and stores from here.
Morgan: This campsite was great! The treehouse is the perfect size for two (or more) people but there is also...
Ezekiel: You'll have to secure transportation to the Island first before booking a campsite. It's very simple...
Adrienne: This is a great place to camp. Huge private space under the shade of Live Oak trees. The ranch is...
Janis: This is a remote camp off of Wasioja road in approx 5 or 6 miles west of New Cuyama off of 166 east....
Vincent: Pitch your tent in our Salt Cedar Grove for a private camping experience. Enjoy a shade canopy...