US Forest ServiceFree
Big Sur Dispersed CA
Los Padres National Forest, Big Sur CA, California1,237 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Los Padres NF dispersed in the Ventana Wilderness above Big Sur. Condors, peaks, coast views.
Peak season temperatures
79°F
Avg high
62°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Steller's JayCommon RaccoonCalifornia QuailAcorn WoodpeckerStriped SkunkMule DeerRufous-crowned SparrowPurple Martin
Activities
BackpackingWildlife watchingHiking
Amenities
Dispersed camping
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 1,237 ft
- Peak temps
- 62°–79°F
- Rating
- 4.7
- Coordinates
- 36.2512, -121.7234
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