Los Padres National Forest

Contact Information

Los Padres National Forest
Phone (805) 968-6640

Supervisor's Office
Forest Headquarters
6750 Navigator Way, Ste 150
Goleta, CA 93117

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Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00-4:30pm, closed from 12-1:00pm

Mt. Pinos Ranger District
34580 Lockwood Valley Rd.
Frazier Park, CA 93225
Phone: (661) 245-3731

Trail, Road, Campground and OHV Information

Ojai Ranger District
1190 E. Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 646-4348

Trail, Roads and Campground Information

Santa Barbara Ranger District
3505 Paradise Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 967-3481

Trails, Road and Campground Information

Santa Lucia Ranger District
1616 No.Carlotti Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805) 925-9538

Trails, Roads, OHV and Campground Information

Monterey Ranger District

406 So. Mildred
King City, CA 93930

(831) 385-5434

Trails, Roads and Campground Information

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Special Saturday Hours - Mt Pinos Ranger Station

Get ready for winter! Buy your Wood Permit and Adventure Pass now.

The Mt Pinos Ranger District Office will be open additional hours in October, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each Saturday, as well as regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Campfires Prohibited in All Areas of Los Padres National Forest

For only the third time in 10 years, Los Padres fire restrictions prohibit open fires of any kind in all areas of the Forest due to extreme fire danger. Members of the public visiting Los Padres are allowed to use propane or gas cooking stoves and portable lanterns ONLY in designated campgrounds. These elevated restrictions will remain in place until the end of the declared fire season.

Scant winter rainfall and recurring heat waves have created exceptionally fire-prone conditions across the Forest. Dry summers, steep slopes, and dense vegetation make wildfires a constant threat, especially during the hot summer months. By prohibiting campfires, the goal is to reduce the likelihood of an unintended new fire start. We need the public’s assistance in following these restrictions and sharing this information with other visitors who might not be aware.

Learn more about campfire restrictions in Los Padres National Forest

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