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Recreation Region: Santa Lucia Ranger District
Santa Lucia Wilderness
Santa Lucia Wilderness 18, 679 acres; established in 1978 by the Endangered American Wilderness Act.
The Santa Lucia Wilderness is located inland from Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo. The land is extremely rugged with chaparral-covered peaks and streamfed valleys of oaks and lush riparian vegetation. From the ridgetops you can see the vista of Morro Rock and the Seven Sisters hills of San Luis Obispo. This wilderness offers views along waterfalls and scenic streams, trails for hiking, hunting, solitude and recreation await you, just ten minutes from San Luis Obispo.
General Information
No fee for parking at trailheads. The Adventure Pass is only required for overnight camping at the High Mountain campground. No other fees or passes for any other areas within the Santa Lucia Wilderness.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
