46mi from Chatsworth · 5 sites · RVs, LodgingWhere Forest meets the Farm. The North Fork Ranch began as a 100 year old homestead Apple Orchard and Turkey Ranch. The ranch surrounded by the Los padres forest is now a diversified farming ranch including cider apples, hops, cattle, babydoll sheep, chickens, dogs and a vineyard. We are at 5500 ft so we get the luxury of seasons and wildlife. The ranch includes a bunkhouse and dry land camping areas. There are hiking trails, seasonal hunting, ohv and motorcycle trails. Bring the horses and explore the mountains.. Escape to Lockwood Valley at the edge of the Los Padres National Forest, where quiet trails, towering pines, and some of Southern California’s darkest night skies create a true mountain retreat.
Located just minutes from the alpine village of Pine Mountain Club, this peaceful forest setting offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Guests can hike secluded trails, watch wildlife, enjoy crisp mountain air, and stargaze beneath clear, star-filled skies rarely seen near Los Angeles.
Despite its peaceful setting, the property is within easy driving distance of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, and Bakersfield, making it an ideal getaway for a weekend in the mountains.
Whether you’re looking to relax, explore the forest, or simply enjoy the quiet beauty of Lockwood Valley, this is a place where the forest surrounds you and the sky opens wide above.