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Turkey Flat OHV Campground/Staging Area/Trailhead
The site is located on Navajo Road, one quarter of a mile off Parkhill Road. The trailhead parking serves Motorcycles ATV’s. Open daily and year-round, Turkey Flat Campground has an open area of campsites that include picnic tables and two vault toilets. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) onsite. There is no dump station. Near the fee/information boards is a staging area to offload gear.
There is a vault toilet and several picnic tables in a flat area under large oak trees for shade. Powerline and La Canada trails leave from the northwest edge of the area and split beyond the wide sandy stretch of trail. There is a small warm-up/kids track that can be entered from just beyond the vault toilet.
The trailhead and day use area is open all year. However, this area could be closed at times during rainy season to protect roads and trails.
The Turkey Flat Staging Day Use Area is no longer an Adventure Pass recreation site. This site is managed by the Parks Management for the Forest Service. $10/day use fee for parking. $30/camping overnight.
Natural Features
Oak, conifer and various chaparral trees dot the landscape in this rider's paradise. The terrain is mostly rocky and hard packed. On a clear day, take in the expansive views of the coastline and the Sierra Mountains, as well as peaks such as Pozo Summit (elevation 2,635 ft.) and Black Mountain (elevation 3,622 ft.).
Recreation
Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails geared toward the beginner to experienced rider, and all accessible from your camping spot or the day use staging area. The facility even has a kids track for those beginner riders.
At a Glance
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| Fees: | Concession-managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. $10 day use fee at staging area per vehicle. $30/night for camping. |
| Permit Info: | A Calfornia Campfire Permit is required and can be obtained at www.readyforwildfire.org |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | spring/fall |
| Busiest Season: | spring/summer/fall |
| Restrictions: | Pack out all trash. 14 day stay limit. |
| Closest Towns: | Santa Margarita, Atascadero |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
| Operated By: | Parks Management Company for the Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Contact the Santa Lucia Ranger District at (805) 925-9538 ext 0 or (805) 623-0328. |
General Information
General Notes:Dogs are allowed on a leash in campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands. and within your control at all times.