Monterey Ranger District
Monterey Ranger District offers camping, day hiking, backpacking, beaches, ocean swimming, surfing, fishing, hunting, scenic driving on Highway 1, wildflower displays in the spring and early summer and nature viewing.
Recreation Sites
Anastasia Canyon
Site Open
Tassajara Road to "Bear Trap"
Arroyo Seco
Santa Lucia Memorial Park
Arroyo Seco Campground
Site Open
The campground offers views of the Ventana Wilderness Mountain peaks and one small lake (water levels depend on the season). It is nestled into the hillside, surrounded by abundant shrubbery and…
Arroyo Seco Day Use Area
Site Open
When you need to cool off this summer, make your way to Arroyo Seco Recreation Area. Grab a spot by the Arroyo Seco River and cook up some BBQ for friends and family. The Arroyo Seco Recreation Area…
Arroyo Seco Group Campground
Site Open
Arroyo Seco Group Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California’s westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, into the mountain air and…
Arroyo Seco Trail 4E10
The Arroyo Seco Trail is located in the Ventana Wilderness in Monterey County. This trail consistently climbs up until you reach the end of the trail at North Coast Ridge Trail.Connects to the…
Arroyo Seco Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead offers access to the popular area of the Arroyo Seco River known as The Gorge and is notable for the long string of swimming holes with crystal clear water flowing through narrow rock…
Big Pines - 1E02
Site Open
Los Padres Dam to Pat Springs Camp
Big Sur Trail 3E07
The Big Sur Trail is a scenic 8.47-mile connector trail in the Ventana Wilderness in Monterey County. Trail starts at Cold Springs Campground (3,200 feet) and connects to the Pine Ridge Trail…
Big Sur Trailhead
Site Open
Cold Springs Camp to Pine Ridge Trail