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Arroyo Seco Campground

Site Open
Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Water Activities
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 Group Campground

Site Open
Hiking Fishing Water Activities
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…

Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10

Site Closed
Hiking Fishing
Open in Spring/Summer/Fall and is within the winter seasonal closure between December 1st and April 30. Best conditions for hiking in May and June. Hot and dry and low water levels in the summer and…

Davy Brown Creek

Site Open
Fishing
Davy Brown Creek runs through the Davy Brown Campground. It is located in the Santa Lucia Ranger District. No fishing. 

Matilija / Murietta Trailhead

Site Open
Fishing Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to the table North Fork Matilija Trail and the Murietta Trail.Drive up Matilija Canyon Road to a locked gate and park along the road.  You will cross through private…

Monterey Ranger District

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Fishing Water Activities
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…

Mt. Pinos Ranger District

Site Open
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking Fishing Biking Winter Sports Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
Mt. Pinos Ranger District offers camping, day hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding and camping, scenic drives, nature viewing and winter sports (cross country skiing and…

Ojai Ranger District

Site Open
Scenic Drives Hiking Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Ojai area includes the Matilija Wilderness and part of the Sespe Wilderness. The Sespe Creek Wild and Scenic River crosses this area.

Red Rock

Site Open
Hiking Fishing
Up river to Gibraltar reservoir. The " low road" is considered the Red Rock trail and follows the river. You will find several large swimming holes along the trail. The most popular pool "Red Rock…

Red Rock Trailhead

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Fishing Water Activities
Red Rock trailhead marks the end of River Road. It is a paved parking lot with about 145 parking spots and room for trailer parking. There are restrooms and dumpsters available.Red Rock / Gibraltar…

Last updated February 12, 2026