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Buckhorn Road
Take Camuesa Road to the Buckhorn Road which leads to the top of Little Pine Mountain. Camuesa/Buckhorn Roads can be accessed from Upper Oso Campground parking lot 6 miles off Paradise Road. Camuesa Road is about 12 miles long. Approximately 4 miles up the Camuesa Road, the Buckhorn forks off to the north for 8 miles.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed to vehicle acess by Forest Order 05-07-54-24-14. Open to non-motorized use only |
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| Operational Hours: | Sunrise to sunset |
| Reservations: | No reservations |
| Area Amenities: | Parking: Parking is $10 a day or you can use the Parks Management Company (PMC) Annual Pass |
| Fees: | The Upper Oso Trailhead parking area is managed by the Parks Management Company (PMC) for the Forest Service. The fee to park is $10 a day per vehicle. You can also purchase a PMC pass and display. PMC pass information is available at www.campone.com. PMC passes are NOT sold at the ranger station, but they may be available at the kiosk at the First Crossing on weekends and during the spring and summer. |
| Permit Info: | No permits required |
| Open Season: | January - December |
| Best Season: | spring |
| Busiest Season: | spring/summer |
| Restrictions: | Red sticker riding season Oct. 1 - April 30. |
| Closest Towns: | Santa Barbara, 30 miles |
| Water: | Water is available at the Upper Oso Campground |
| Restroom: | There is as restroom at the Upper Oso Campground |
| Passes: | No passes required |
| Operated By: | Buckhorn Road is managed by the Forest Service. Trailhead parking is managed by Parks Management |
| Information Center: | Santa Barbara Ranger District: (805) 724-0079 |
General Information
Directions:(From Santa Barbara) Off Hwy 101, 10 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 5.5 miles east on Paradise Road, 1.5 miles N. on 5N15.
Parking:
The Upper Oso Trailhead parking area is managed by the Parks Management Company (PMC) for the Forest Service. The fee to park is $10 a day per vehicle. You can also purchase a PMC pass and display. PMC pass information is available at www.campone.com. PMC passes are NOT sold at the ranger station, but they may be available at the kiosk at the First Crossing on weekends and during the summer.
General Notes: