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Adobe Trailhead
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
The site is located on Hwy #166. 20 miles east of Santa Maria.This trail is currently within the Front Fire Closure area. No access. Trail is expected to reopen in early 2019. Adobe Trailhead has…

American Canyon Seasonal Campground
Site Closed
Update: August 10, 2023There is currently no access to American Canyon Campground via the Avenales Ranch. A reservation system is being developed and will be in place for next year’s hunting…

Arroyo Seco Campground
Site Open
July 28, 2024 - ALERT Arroyo Seco reopens a month before its anticipated date. On Friday 7/26/24, the Arroyo Seco Day Use area resumed its daily hours of operations. The campground will be…

Arroyo Seco Day use Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnicking
The Day Use Area at Arroyo Seco is now open.Official parking in the Day Use Area is limited to the first 100 cars. Parking on Arroyo Seco road is prohibited.Day Use Area fee is $10 per…

Arroyo Seco Group Campground
Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Arroyo Seco 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 provides…

Arroyo Seco Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
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…
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