Camp ObserverBallinger Campground
Camp site features
Across 13 camp sites:
- Picnic table: all 13 sites
- Pets allowed: all 13 sites
- Longest rig: 70 ft
- Largest party: 6 people
Directions
From Los Angeles: Take I-5 north to 126 west to Santa Paula Hwy 150 exit. Go north on Hwy 150 for 20 miles to the intersection of highway 33. Go north over the mountain, 55 miles to Ballinger Cyn rd. Turn right and proceed 2 miles to the entrance.
Stay Limit
Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Alisa J
Loop:Loop 1
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Our first visit to Ballinger was a success! We loved our site (#1), which was set back with the remaining campground spread out in front of you. Very private. We have a toy hauler so we didn't use the bathroom facilities but if you will need those, site #1 is too far. The riding was great. Lots of Woopsie-doo's but after the first mile or two it smooths out and there are plenty trails to explore. Many trail markers are missing or faded which makes navigation difficult is some places. Be careful to not end up on a trail more difficult than your ability. Trail #24 was fun, varied, had beautiful views and even some shaded areas. There is a trail map at the entrance. It can also be down loaded. We did have some cell service. Not reliable but we could text and receive intermittently. We were lucky to have great weather, very little wind, but it's an area where the winds could be bad. Don't leave your awning out! We saw a fair amount of wildlife and wild flowers. So many lizards, two beautiful ring necked snakes, rabbits, road runners, quail, hawks, owls, and more. Others reported seeing rattlers. The biggest negative....FOXTAILS! The hills are covered in them. Wear high top boots and long pants that don't allow foxtails to stick and keep dogs at home!
Brandon P
Loop:Loop 1
Site:
Reviewed 3 years ago
Great experience. The site management company is great. Keeps the peace…
James W
Loop:Loop 1
Site:
Reviewed 4 years ago
A great spot! Ballinger has everything you need to have a good time camping and riding. Get out there!
BARRY H
Loop:Loop 1
Site:
Reviewed 4 years ago
The camp site was excellent, the road into the camp is terrible 5 mph due to pot holes. Please use some green sticker money to correct this problem.
Jeffrey
Loop:Loop 1
Site:
Reviewed 4 years ago
We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.
Nancy K
Loop:Loop 1
Site:
Reviewed 5 years ago
Weather was perfect
