Rose Valley 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

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Overview

Break free from reality and take a scenic cruise along fabulous Highway 33 for a short drive from Ojai to Rose Valley Campground and Day Use Area. Whether you're day-tripping or camping, you can explore the running creek, visit the waterfalls, take a dip and hike the nearby trails and enjoy the local wildlife. Wildflowers and shady areas under cottonwood trees invite you to indulge in a rejuvenating nap.

Removed just far enough from civilization, the night sky here is fantastic, especially when gazing north, a perfect place to view meteor showers, satellites, comets and other celestial phenomenon.

Recreation

Rose Valley Falls is the principal attraction to this section of the Sespe. The trail to the falls begins at the southwest area of the campground between Campsites 4 and 5. Follow it for a 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. 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 an adventure to reach the more impressive upper tier. Please do not climb around on steep sections or get close to the edge. If you are not camping, you will need to park outside of the campground to hike the trails; otherwise, the day use fee for parking in the campground is $10.00.

Facilities

Rose Valley Campground has nine campsites. The campsites are very spacious, level, well-marked and well equipped with a picnic table, fire pit and/or a separate BBQ. There are enclosed trash receptacles around the park and an unlit single pit style toilet. There is no drinking water at this site; you must bring your own water.

Natural Features

Rose Valley Campground is the entry point to the legendary Rose Valley Falls, a magnificent two-tier 300-foot waterfall located on the west end of the Topatopa Mountains in Los Padres National Forest. If you are lucky, you may see coyotes, deer, bobcats, mountain lions or bears, which all live in this area. Frogs and toads, or ducks swimming on the lake, are a frequent sight as are red-tailed hawks soaring high above. Vegetation includes chamise, sage and toyon; toyon is especially beautiful in the fall and winter with its bright red berries.

This area is amazing during the fall; as the trees change, you will find yourself luxuriously encased by vibrant colors. If you like wildflowers, Rose Valley offers wild rose and poppies in the spring.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking trails, biking, fishing, within 30 minutes. Day trips to the higher elevation mountains for snow play in the winter. One mile away on the Rose Valley Road (6N31) is the Piedra Blanca Trailhead where there are three trails to explore, 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.

Camp site features

Across 9 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 9 sites
Pets allowed: all 9 sites
Longest rig: 20 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

To get there, follow Hwy. 33 north from Ojai 14.7 miles to mile marker 25.84. Turn right at the Rose Valley Road (6N31) turnoff and follow the paved road for 3.1 miles. Turn right again at the Rose Valley Campground sign (across from the lower lake) and follow this road 0.6 miles into Rose Valley Campground. Watch out for rough sections of road.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

46 reviews

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Mehak K

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Amazing camping experience! The waterfall was a short hike away, the water was super cold and refreshing. There’s a lake that we swam at which is located right across the road from the campsite. It’s refreshing, especially in the August summer heat. The campsite itself was super clean, had a fire pit and grill. We were the only ones there, so super quiet. We were able to see the Milky Way and Perseids meteor shower! Only thing was that we wished we could have stayed longer, but no water at campsite.

Jerry D

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Reviewed a month ago

It’s nice that the campground is smaller. Not as many people. There’s no water so make sure to bring enough for one’s needs.

Shari G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

lovely small campground. first night no one else was there we had the whole place to ourselves. second night there were 2 other campsites with people. nice and quiet. lot of traffic from people coming to the waterfall hike and not knowing where to park. no shade but we brought a pop up tent. its a nice secluded spot surrounded by mountains

Caitlyn F

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Great campsite to hike to the waterfall and a nice stream running near sites 6-9 however, we booked campsite 002 and we weren't able to get our trailer up to the spot because there's a decently steep ditch that we couldn't get over without running our hitch into the ground. If you have a trailer, don't book site 002.

Matt T

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great quiet campground, stayed 3 nights over spring break. Were in site 002 which was tucked into corner but needed 20' walk to get stuff to campsite. Waterfall only 0.5 mile hike was beautiful!

Eric V

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Beautiful location easily accessible from main highway, but not close to traffic. The waterfall nearby is an easy but worthwhile attraction. No running water, but there are streams and nearby lakes if you are willing to use a filter.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 30% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 8 years of reservations.