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Recreation Region: Santa Lucia Ranger District

Big Falls Trailhead

Big Falls Trail takes you into one of San Luis Obispo's most striking natural areas. Two dramatic waterfall settings are hidden within this amazing wooded canyon.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

  • For current Fire Restrictions: Check the Alerts and Fire Danger Status menu above and the Current Conditions webpage.
  • Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
  • Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.

No fees are required for this site

 No fees are associated at this site.

Field of Shooting Stars  - Figueroa Mountain

Address: 1616 N. Carlotti Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 805-925-9538
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.280192

Longitude: -120.499063

Elevation

2000

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated December 1, 2025