Haddock Camp South Los Padres
6080 ft. • Ventura County • Ojai Ranger District • Trail Camp
Haddock Camp, technically pronounced 'hay-dock' but commonly called 'had-dik', is located along the upper Piedra Blanca drainage along Pine Mountain in the Sespe Wilderness. The camp is set amidst towering pine trees in a grassy small flat surrounded by white rock crags. Haddock is most commonly…
Halfmoon Campground South Los Padres
4700 ft. • Ventura County • Mt. Pinos Ranger District • Car Campground
Jeffery Pine shaded camp near creek. Dirt road to camp normally accessible by 2 wheel drive vehicle.
Happy Hollow Camp South Los Padres
4,318 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Happy Hollow Camp is located in the bowl on the crest of Little Pine Mountain. If you walk around the perimeter of Happy Hollow, you’ll notice that there are no outlets from the top, meaning that all water flows to the center of the bowl. It’s very interesting and a unique feature…
Happy Hunting Ground Camp South Los Padres
3183 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
Happy Hunting Ground Camp is about 9 miles from NIRA on the upper section of the Manzana Trail, after it climbs away from Manzana Creek towards Hurricane Deck. Situated in a small meadow and surrounded by a few oaks, this camp is…
Hard Luck Campground South Los Padres
2800 ft. • Ventura County • Mt. Pinos Ranger District • Car Campground
This campground is located near Pryamid Lake off Buck Creek Road but is CLOSED indefinitely. The closed gate is located here 34.705357, -118.821099 just beyond the Los Alamos Campground on Hard Luck Road. It is a 3.6 mile walk one way from the closed gate to Hardluck…
Hartman Camp South Los Padres
2489 ft. • Ventura County • Ojai Ranger District • Trail Camp
Hartman Camp is located along the Sespe River Trail about 9.5 miles downstream from Piedra Blanca Trailhead. This site has long been in use, first as a USFS Guard Station in the 1920s and later as a car campground in the 60s and 70s. Now what remains is a pleasant…
Heath Camp South Los Padres
3437.5 - Burtness ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
Heath Camp is located at the junction of the Sisquoc Trail (30W12) and the Judell Trail in the San Rafael Wilderness. It is a small camp with one camping area and fire ring. There are a few remnant camp rings up-canyon, but they are hard to find and not worth…
Hi Mountain Campground Central Los Padres
2,340' ft. • San Luis Obispo County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Car Campground
Hi Mountain Campground is located along Hi Mountain about halfway between Hi Mountain Lookout and the saddle. While the campground is setup for RVs up to 20ft, the road up to Hi Mountain is treacherous both from the AG side as well as the Pozo side. Best to check with the Forest Service or a reputable…
Hidden Potrero Camp South Los Padres
2,769 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Hidden Potrero Camp was named after a potrero which is actually located far above the camp on top of the mountain to the south of camp. Hidden Potrero has two benches, two fire rings and great views of the impressive south face of Little Pine Mtn. The biggest drawback of Hidden…
Hiding Canyon Camp North Los Padres
1763 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
A small trail camp located on the Carmel River Trail (3E03) in the Ventana Wilderness
Hog Pen Spring Camp South Los Padres
ft. • Ventura County • Mt. Pinos Ranger District • Trail Camp
Hog Pen Springs Camp is about 2 miles above Aliso Campground via a jeep trail (27W01) at the junction with Aliso Trail (27W02)
Holiday Campground South Los Padres
2200 ft. • Ventura County • Ojai Ranger District • Car Campground
The Holiday Group Campground is located off Highway 33, north of Ojai at the bottom of a heavily shaded Live Oak canyon. It is located one mile north of Wheeler Gorge campground. The campground is open year round. There is a stream nearby.
The campground has 1 group…
Horseshoe Spring Campground South Los Padres
1500 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Car Campground
The trailhead for Horseshoe Springs Spur OHV Trail (31W12) is located here, expect OHV vehicles and take caution while hiking
Nestled in large grove of oaks. Campground provides solitude for those seeking that type of experience.
Indian Creek Camp South Los Padres
2300 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Indian Creek Camp is a primitive trail camp located near the official terminus of the Indian Trail - Dick Smith. The camp is located next to a meadow above the west side of the creek. The main site has a table and fire ring under the shade of a few large oak trees. There is…
Indian Valley Camp North Los Padres
2800 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Indian Valley Camp is located on the Lost Valley Trail (4E08) in the Ventana Wilderness
Jackson Camp North Los Padres
950 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Jackson Camp is locted on the Jackson Camp Trail (2E08) in the very beautiful Ventana Wilderness
Jackson Hole Camp South Los Padres
2500 ft. • Ventura County • Ojai Ranger District • Trail Camp
Located near Santa Paula off the Highway 150 on the Last Chance Trail (21W09) in the Sespe Wilderness. The hole is a hunting and fishing camp which was named for a former mountaineer who often used the site. The falls are up the canyon above the camp. Further up the canyon is…
Kellogg Camp South Los Padres
3,217 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Kellogg Camp is named after Kerry Kellogg who spent 35 years working as Trails Manager for the Santa Barbara Ranger District. Kerry retired in 2011 and the camp was named in his honor in 2012. Nearby Coche…
Kelly Camp North Los Padres
1900 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Kelly Camp is a small camp located on the Prewitt Loop Trail (5E06) near Big Sur. This trail is not located in the wilderness so may be good for Mountain Biking.
Kerry Canyon Camp South Los Padres
2200 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
This camp was probably named for a local pioneer family. This trail camp is on the poorly maintained Kerry Canyon OHV Trail (30W02) in the San Rafael Wilderness
Kings Campground South Los Padres
4250 ft. • Ventura County • Mt. Pinos Ranger District • Car Campground
A small rustic car campground located outside of Hungry Valley, No water is available here, but each camp has a fire ring and table.
From the Hungry Valley SVRA take Gold Hill Road (FS 18N01) approximately 5 miles, turn left on Kings Campground Road. Campground is approximately 1 mile east.
Kirk Creek Campground North Los Padres
30 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Car Campground
Kirk Creek Campground is an oceanside paradise, with each site overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It offers a variety of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. The campground is within walking distance of the area's largest sandy beach and is close to a variety of scenic…
La Panza Campground Central Los Padres
2200 ft. • San Luis Obispo County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Car Campground
Nestled in large grove of oaks. Close proximity to off-highway vehicle opportunities and access to Machesna Mountain Wilderness. Recreational vehicles no longer than 16 feet.
Lady Bug Camp South Los Padres Los Padres
4800 ft. • Ventura County • Ojai Ranger District • Trail Camp
Ladybug Camp is a small trail camp located on the Red Reef Trail in the Sespe Wilderness. No surprise here, but many ladybugs overwinter in and around the area. The camp is located near the headwaters of Timber Creek at the bottom of a canyon and shaded by towering bigcone Douglas-firs,…
Last Chance Camp - Sespe South Los Padres
4300 ft. • Ventura County • Ojai Ranger District • Trail Camp
Not to be confused with the Last Chance Camp in the Ventana Wilderness, this seldom visited site was abandoned by the Forest Service in the early 1970's and, according to Gagnon, was once slated for removal. Contrary to many of the former Los Padres recreation maps and various Quads, the camp actually…
Last Chance Camp - Ventana North Los Padres
2000 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
A small trail camp located on the Santa Lucia Creek Trail (5E03) in the Ventana Wilderness, Los Padres National Forest.
Launtz Creek Camp North Los Padres
1600 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Launtz Creek Camp is a small primative camp located on the Mount Manuel Trail (2E06) in the Ventana Wilderness
Lazy Campground South Los Padres
1600 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Car Campground
A car camp located at the end of La Brea Canyon Road, Lazy campround is located at the start Kerry Canyon OHV Trail.
Directions: From Santa Maria: Betteravia…
Lion Den Camp North Los Padres
3100 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lion Den Camp is small trail camp located on the Cruickshank Trail (5E10) in the Silver Peak Wilderness, about a half mile from its junction with South Coast…
Little Mutau Camp South Los Padres
5200 ft. • Ventura County • Mt. Pinos Ranger District • Trail Camp
A small primative trail camp located on the Little Mutau Trail (20W10) in the Sespe Wilderness
Little Pine Spring Camp South Los Padres
3300 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Located just off the Santa Cruz Trail, take the Little Pine Spring Trail down canyon to the small primative Little Pine Spring Camp. Great water can usually be found here.
Little Sur Camp North Los Padres
700 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Located just off 0.54 Miles down the Little Sur Camp Trail (2E09)
Llly Meadows Camp South Los Padres
6,632 ft. • Ventura County • Mt. Pinos Ranger District • Trail Camp
A small trail camp located on the North Fork Lockwood Trail (22W02) in the Chumash Wilderness.
Log Cabin Camp South Los Padres
1510 ft. • Ventura County • Ojai Ranger District • Trail Camp
Located on the Agua Blanca Trail (19W10) just past the trail junction of Pothole Trail (18W04) and…
Lone Pine Camp North Los Padres
4000 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
This is a small primative trail camp located on the Ventana Double Cone Trail (Trail# 2E04)in the Ventana Wilderness
Lonnie Davis Camp South Los Padres
2600 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lonnie Davis Camp is located on the Manzana Trail (30W13) in the San Rafael Wilderness.
Los Prietos Campground South Los Padres
1000 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Car Campground
Nice shade, large oak trees, paved roads. White Rock Day Use has river access ¼ mile away. Excellent river access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. Firewood available for $6.00 from campground host.
Lost Valley Camp South Los Padres
1925 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lost Valley Camp is located in the San Rafael Wilderness at the junction of the Lost Valley Trail (29W14) and the Manzana Trail (30W13), near the mouth of Lost Valley Canyon. Situated in a grove of live oak and grey pines, this is…
Lottie Potrero Camp North Los Padres
2300 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lottie Potrero Camp is a small primative trail camp located on the Lottie Potrero Trail (Trail# 7E01) in the Silver Peak Wilderness.
Lower Alamar Camp South Los Padres
2800 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lower Alamar Camp is located on the Alamar Trail (26W06)
Lower Bear Camp South Los Padres
4744 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lower Bear Camp, as its name indicates, is the lowest of the three Bear Camps along the upper stretches of the Sisquoc Trail…
Lower Buckhorn Camp South Los Padres
1960 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lower Buckhorn Camp is located on the Buckhorn Trail (27W12), just outside the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary. The camp is known historically as a deer hunting camp, used by both the Chumash and early Californians. Lower Buckhorn has somewhat reliable water but does dry up…
Lower Camuesa Camp South Los Padres
1500 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
Located on the Romero Camusa Road just past Mono Campground, the camp is located beyond a locked gate.
Lower Cruickshank Camp North Los Padres
1300 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
Lower Cruickshank Camp is a small trail camp located on the Cruickshank Trail (5E10)in the Silver Peak Wilderness.
Lower Piney Creek Campground North Los Padres
1125 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Car Campground
Located along Piney Creek Rd, which is off Carmel Valley Road, Upper Piney Creek is a car-campground just outside the Ventana Wilderness.
Madrone Camp North Los Padres
2700 ft. • Monterey County • Monterey Ranger District • Trail Camp
A primitive trail camp located on the Arroyo Seco Trail (4E10)in the Ventana Wilderness.
Madulce Camp South Los Padres
5100 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Barbara Ranger District • Trail Camp
The Maldulce Camp was once an old forest service outpost or guard station, the historical structure was first constructed by a squatter in the 1880's and was used by the Forest Service from 1890 to 1929, then was rebuilt in 1930 and was used until it was burnt by an act of arson in late 1990's. The…
Mansfield Camp South Los Padres
3022 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
Mansfield Camp is located along the Sisquoc Trail in the heart of the area known as the Upper Sisquoc. The camp is located on a bench above a small bend in the Sisquoc. There are two fire grates but really one main campsite. There was once a toilet but it was abandoned and destroyed in the 2007…
Manzana Camp South Los Padres
2800 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Trail Camp
Manzana Camp is located 6 miles upstream from NIRA on the Manzana Trail. Just before camp, the canyon begins to narrow and sycamores, bays, and alders take over the landscape. The creek here can be narrow and deep with numerous pools and small cascades.…
Manzana Narrows Camp South Los Padres
2960 ft. • Santa Barbara County • Santa Lucia Ranger District • Wilderness Trail
Manzana Narrows is a compact but very popular trail camp located 7 miles upstream from NIRA via the Manzana Trail in the San Rafael Wilderness. It is a popular location for both a quick overnighter and a first night on your way to…
