Los Padres NF | Wild Camping
United States
Details
- Verified:
- 27 days ago
- GPS:
- 34.50183, -119.73084
- Altitude:
- 1135.4 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
-
Gran Viaje
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- No
- Toilets:
- No
- Big Rig Friendly:
- No
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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Description
iOverlander cannot verify if wild camping is permitted at this location. It is your responsibility to verify local laws or obtain consent before staying the night.
Another spot in Los Padres NF. Nice views of the mountains and Santa Barbara, off the road and provides shelter from the wind. Caution: the last bit to get to the spot is very step, low range and high clearance required because of washouts. You can stay above as well but then you will be exposed to the wind.
1-2 bars LTE with ATT.
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Alright, so we found this spot and stayed for three nights without issue. HOWEVER, there is a small fenced area of leased land that had a crew of guys working. Bit noisy during the day, and on our way out one of the guys had blocked the road with his car. He did move it for us to leave, but he insisted we were not allowed to be camped at this spot. I'm extremely confident he was wrong as this is designated National Forest land both on Gaia Maps and on a literal sign at the beginning of the dirt road when you turn off the pavement. It says "enjoy your public lands." There is what is clearly a campsite right at these coordinates, and absolutely no signage or road blockage indicating you cannot camp on this public piece of land. But, be aware if you try you may potentially encounter this guy or someone else on a similar power trip. There are also quite a few other options before you get to this one. When you turn off the pavement you can go right into a nice large area with multiple sites and fire rings. There are wonderful views, a fair bit of wind, and decent cell service with T-Mobile. I really loved this spot, and again, I am extremely confident based on the maps, lack of signage prohibiting anything, and the public land welcome sign at the start of the road that camping is certainly allowed here.
Report Check-InSteep road down there but a really sweet spot to stay as described!
Report Check-InGorgeous view, somewhat flat but there are plenty of rocks to level with. I didn’t have any issues getting into the spot in my Tacoma (3.5 inch lift 33s) with pop up camper. There was a stock hummer down here earlier besides that haven’t seen anyone. Can stop before last small obstacle if in a lower vehicle. Okay cell coverage (Verizon) videos and Spotify will load slowly. Less trash than usual but lots of the toilet paper people have buried was dug up by animals. There was some wind but tucked back in the pines it’s not bad. Not recommended for stock van conversions or large RVs.
Report Check-InThis specific spot at the end is inaccessible unless you're vehicle is lifted but there's a couple of spots before next to the building. Awesome views. Hot in early August. Cell reception is sporadic even with a booster.
Report Check-InAnother spot in Los Padres NF. Nice views of the mountains and Santa Barbara, off the road and provides shelter from the wind. Caution: the last bit to get to the spot is very step, low range and high clearance required because of washouts. You can stay above as well but then you will be exposed to the wind.
1-2 bars LTE with ATT.