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Prewitt Ridge Campground North Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Car Campground - No Reservations, first-come, first-serve walk-in campground
- Topo Map Link: Cape San Martin
- Elevation: 3,200 ft feet
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Monterey County
- Ranger District: Monterey Ranger District
- Longitude: -121.4507835
- Latitude: 35.97027815
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Car Campground - No Reservations, Walk In
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 07-24-2024 | Tyler Bush | Dry |
| 06-27-2019 | Anonymous Surveyor | Stagnant |
| 12-15-2018 | colleen wilson | Dry |
| 07-14-2016 | Los Padres Forest Association | Dry |
Description:
Prewitt Ridge Camground is located along a ridge high above the southern Big Sur coastline yet only a short distance from the ocean as the crow flies. As a result it has some of the better views of the coastline and mountains in the area. The camp itself is located off of Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd out along the dirt South Coast Ridge Rd and then heading west along Prewitt Ridge Rd. The roads are dusty and borderline 4WD, but assuming the roads are dry you should be able to get a high-clearance vehicle to the camp. It is dispersed camping once you get to the campground and there are quite a few camp areas to choose from once at Prewitt, all with grand views and some with shade.
PLEASE NOTE that there is no trash collection and currently no toilets at Prewitt Ridge Campground. PLEASE PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT and dispose of your waste properly. The campground is known to be overrun with toilet paper, please do your part and leave the camp in better than you found it.
Survey Photos:
Los Padres Forest Association - 07-14-2016
Nice views from the top looking to the south
Los Padres Forest Association - 07-14-2016
A quarantined area in the pines, pretty gross.
colleen wilson - 12-15-2018
I regularly hike the trails off Prewitt. Nice easy trails & gorgeous
Submitted Camp Reports
Prewitt Ridge Campground Survey - 07-24-2024 - by Tyler BushLink: Prewitt Ridge Campground Date: 07-24-2024 Surveyor Name: Tyler Bush Camp Description: Planned to backpack in at the start of Prewitt Ridge trail. Trail is extremely unmaintained and we lost the trail a couple of times. Would not recommend until maintenance goes in and cleans it up. We made it to Prewitt Ridge Campground and there was no signs of water. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Prewitt Ridge Campground Survey - 06-27-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Prewitt Ridge Campground Date: 06-27-2019 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Stagnant Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Prewitt Ridge Campground Survey - 12-15-2018 - by colleen wilson
Link: Prewitt Ridge Campground Date: 12-15-2018 Surveyor Name: colleen wilson Camp Description: Hi -ÂWe are locals who live on Prewitt Ridge & Alm's Ridge in Big Sur, Ca. An amazing place for hang gliders, campers & hikers. Our unsurpassed views & beauty has had an explosion of guests that like to enjoy the beauty of our National forest. Unfortunately, the road is suffering terribly with all the traffic on it.  The Forestry has no budget for the road. However Fort Hunter Liggitt has actually stepped up & are currently cleaning out water bars & grading the road. We desperately need rock & rock base but have no funds. We want everyone to enjoy the scenic beauty we have to offer. We have started a Go Fund Me campaign to help restore & maintain the road.  We are asking group, clubs & organizations to help contribute, share on FB, Instagram,Twitter & other friends and family who love our natural forest & who would like to help keep this area accessible for all of us.  Please consider helping us. We thank you in advance for any donations. Everything helps....and remember to enjoy but leave no trace! ÂHelp us save ourselves from ourselves. You love Big Sur, now please write the check, the second most visited place in USA. We need you now!Thanks -ÂColleen Wilson (you can find me on FB) & Tom CollinsWater Source: Dry Water Source Details: There's no water there or cell service Weather Conditions: Images:
I regularly hike the trails off Prewitt. Nice easy trails & gorgeous - Prewitt Ridge Campground Survey - 07-14-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Prewitt Ridge Campground Date: 07-14-2016 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Great camp with outstanding views. Â There was a bunch of trash and toilet paper left around the camp that was a distraction but still a great place to get above the fog and take in the views of the mountains and coastline. Â Lots of bugs. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Did not find water at the camp. Weather Conditions: Sunny, high 70's to low 50's at night Images:
Nice views from the top looking to the south
A quarantined area in the pines, pretty gross.
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Sunday, July 17, 2016
