Reyes Peak Campground

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Los Padres Fire Use and Firearm Restrictions

Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, on the Los Padres National Forest System lands, except in the Designated Campfire Use Sites. Reference the sites listed in Exhibit A.
NOTE: Only persons with a valid CA Campfire Permit are exempt from this Order and may use one of the following: portable lanterns, or stoves that uses gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel within the Los Padres National Forest.
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun, except in the authorized public shooting ranges: Winchester Canyon Gun Club and Ojai Valley Gun Club

FOREST ORDER NO. 05-07-00-26-05
USDA FOREST SERVICE
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST

FIRE USE RESTRICTIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and
protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within Los Padres National Forest.
This Order is effective from June 04, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in the
Designated Campfire Use Sites listed in Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun, except in the authorized public shooting
ranges listed below. 36 C.F.R § 261.58(m).
a. Winchester Canyon Gun Club
b. Ojai Valley Gun Club

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from this Order.
However, persons with a valid California Campfire permit may use portable lanterns or
stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel within the Los Padres
National Forest.
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting
force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons hunting during the open hunting season as specified by the laws of the State
of California, and possessing a valid California hunting license, may discharge a
firearm at a legal game bird or mammal.

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual
or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

Executed at Solvang, California this 3rd day of June 2026.
Jeanne E. Dawson
Deputy Forest Supervisor
Los Padres National Forest

Ojai Ranger District
Holiday Group Campground
Middle Lion Campground
Pine Mountain Campground
Reyes Peak Campground
Rose Valley Campground
Wheeler Gorge Campground

Santa Lucia Ranger District
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Baja Campground
Bates Canyon Campground
Brookshire Campground
Buck Spring Campground
Cerro Alto Campground
Cumbre Day Use Area
Davy Brown Campground
Figueroa Campground
Friis Campground
Hi Mountain Campground
Horseshoe Spring Campground
La Panza Campground
Miranda Pine Campground
Navajo Flat Campground / Staging Area
Nira Campground
Pino Alto Day Use Area
Paradise Campground
Wagon Flat Campground

Mount Pinos Ranger District
Aliso Park Campground
Ballinger Campground
Caballo Campground
Campo Alto Campground
Chuchupate Campground
Chula Vista Campground
Dutchman Campground
Halfmoon Campground
Kings Camp Campground
Marian Campground
McGill Campground
McGill Group Campground
Mt. Pinos Campground
Pine Springs Campground
Reyes Creek Campground
Toad Springs Campground
Valle Vista Campground

Santa Barbara Ranger District
Falls Day Use Area
Fremont Campground
Live Oak Day Use Area
Los Prietos Campground
Lower Oso Day Use Area
Paradise Campground
Red Rock Day Use Area
Sage Hill Campground
Upper Oso Campground
White Rock Day Use Area
Lower Caliente (Rock Camp)
P-Bar Flat Campground
Middle Santa Ynez Campground
First Crossing Day Use Area

Overview

At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Reyes Peak Campground, rises above the Sespe Wilderness and is situated along a ridge with spectacular views of the Cuyama Badlands on one side and the Pacific Ocean from the other side. On clear days you can even see some of the Channel Islands!

Recreation

Several trails leave the Reyes Peak Campground area. Chorro Grande Trail is located at the gate just past the last campsite. Raspberry Spring Trail will lead you north on a short one-half mile walk through the pines. It starts at the parking area on the western edge of the campground. The Reyes Peak Trail (23W04) is moderately difficult. It leads eastward into the Sespe Wilderness for 5.8 miles to the Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail (22W03). Remember, no mountain bikes are allowed in the wilderness.

Facilities

Reyes Peak consists of six campsites situated along the southwest side of the ridge. Each campsite contains a table, barbecue grill and a fire ring. There is one pit toilet located near the first few campsites. No water is available at Reyes Peak. Make sure you bring plenty of water for your stay.

Natural Features

The landscape includes Jeffrey pines, sugar pines, white fir and ponderosa pines. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and early summer. Be dazzled by lupine, false lupine, scarlet bugler and many others. Keep your eyes open for red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor! Other birds in the area include woodpeckers and chickadees. Deer, bear, and coyote also live in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking trails, biking and fishing are within 30 minutes. Take a day trip south along Hwy 33 to the Rose Valley Road (6N31) to the Piedra Blanca trailhead where three trails can be accessed, all located across Sespe Creek. The Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail (22W03) in the Sespe Wilderness will lead you to nearby massive white rocks, called Piedra Blanca! It is an easy walk for the first three miles.

A principal attraction to this section of the Sespe is Rose Valley Falls. This trail to the falls begins just before you enter Rose Valley Campground. Follow it for a short half-mile and you will be at the base of the falls. The cliffs at the falls are arkosic sandstone and crumble easily, so tread lightly. Rose Valley Falls is the tallest waterfall in the range and while it is an easy hike to the base of the 100-foot tall lower tier of the waterfall (0.8 miles round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain), it is adventure to reach the more impressive upper tier. Please do not climb around on steep sections or get close to the edge. You will need to park outside Rose Valley Campground to hike the trails.

Another trail, the Sespe River Trail (20W13) will lead you downstream into the Sespe Wilderness. You will find some swimming holes along this walk. Remember, no mountain bicycles allowed on wilderness trails. If you would like to go on a mountain bicycle ride, take the Middle Sespe Trail (22W04) that leads up river eight miles to the west to Middle Sespe Trailhead.

Camp site features

Across 6 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 6 sites
Pets allowed: all 6 sites
Longest rig: 25 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

Follow Highway 33 to the turnoff at Pine Mountain Summit (6N06) which is at mile marker 42.50. Turn right and follow the partially paved road another 5.7 miles. The total distance from Ojai Ranger Station Reyes Peak is 39 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

34 reviews

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Russ H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great campsite with plenty of separation and privacy. Wonderful views, beautiful trees. Well-maintained campground.

Evan F

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Reviewed a year ago

We enjoyed our stay here! It was a great location, great weather but the flies were really bad at times

Brittny H

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Reviewed a year ago

Great star gazing

Monika P

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Reviewed a year ago

I LOVE this place...but $34/night for NO WATER and ONE pit toilet is preposterously expensive...no oversight no rangers, no camp hosts to check on us. What billionaire politician/military industrial complex insider/politician/judge/elite is pocketing this money, made off of campgrounds & roads built and paid for decades ago. paid for over and over. on crumbing unimproved roads? We get jack sh*t for this fee. But I love that nobody comes here and I get to get off grid and make celestial photos.

Deborah A

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Max C

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Reviewed 2 years ago

breath taking views, supreme stargazing action, and... aliens?! Reyes Peak has been my go-to spot for years and it is a true gem. And yes, I experienced extra-terrestrials while camping here and it scared me senseless. I can't give it five stars because I am a spoiled car camper and this place lacks the amenities I prefer such as a flush toilet and potable water. If you have not been, you are doing yourself a disservice. Make that wild drive up the mountain, break out your hammock, and if you happen to see a red light in the valley that multiplies and it looks like it is getting closer to you—get into your tent asap!

Availability

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Reserve Watch

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 45% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 7 years of reservations.