Monterey Ranger District

Los Padres National Forest • California

Campgrounds

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Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs)

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ALDER CREEK (Camping Area)

Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California's westernmost national forest. It …

ARROYO SECO GROUP (Group Campground)

BOTTCHERS GAP (Campground)

Pleasantly nestled under a large canopy of pine trees, China Camp is a campground where …

Escondido Campground is one of the best kept secrets in the Santa Lucia Mountains. This …

Monterey Ranger District is a ranger district within Los Padres National Forest in California.

Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before camping. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.

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