Los Padres National Forest Camping
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About Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest has 36 reservable campgrounds, booked through Recreation.gov — including Sage Hill, Mcgill Campground and Group Campground, Arroyo Seco, Plaskett Creek Campground, Upper Oso Campground and Wheeler Gorge. It's one of the camping destinations we track in California.
Campgrounds here are in high demand and can sell out within minutes of release, so cancellations are often the only way to get a site. Campsite Tonight monitors every Los Padres National Forest campground around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears.
Campgrounds at Los Padres National Forest
Sage Hill
Mcgill Campground and Group Campground
Arroyo Seco
Plaskett Creek Campground
Upper Oso Campground
Wheeler Gorge
Holiday Group Campground
Ponderosa Campground
Kirk Creek Campground
Cerro Alto Campground
Paradise Campground
Los Prietos
Fremont Campground
Rancho Nuevo Campground
Arroyo Seco Group Campground
Horseshoe Springs Campground
Middle Lion Campground
Turkey Flat Ohv Staging Area
Mt. Pinos Campground
Davy Brown Campground
Escondido Campground
White Oaks Campground
Nira Campground
Campo Alto Campground
Navajo Flats Campground
Reyes Creek Campground
Pine Mountain Campground
Memorial Campground
Chuchupate Campground
Mt. Figueroa Campground
Reyes Peak Campground
Rose Valley Campground
Ballinger Campground
La Panza Campground
China Camp Campground
American Canyon Campground
Los Padres National Forest camping FAQ
How many campgrounds are at Los Padres National Forest?
36 campgrounds at Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, California.
Are there campsites available at Los Padres National Forest this weekend?
Yes. 159 sites available this weekend (October 23) at Los Padres National Forest. Availability: Wheeler Gorge (5), Middle Lion Campground (2), Mt. Figueroa Campground (9). Check daily for cancellations.
How hard is it to get a campsite at Los Padres National Forest?
Difficult. Book 1-2 weeks ahead, or even last-minute.
When is the best time to camp at Los Padres National Forest?
November, December, January, February for easier booking. Peak season: June, July, August.
Where is Los Padres National Forest?
California, near Santa Barbara. 36 campgrounds with reservable sites.
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