Davy Brown Campground
Federal campground in Los Padres National Forest
Location: Los Olivos, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nestled on beautiful Figueroa Mountain, this charming campground sits alongside the serenely flowing Davy Brown Creek. Close to Santa Barbara, Davy Brown Campground offers some of the most tranquil camping in the Los Padres National Forest. The soothing sounds of the running creek can be heard from all campsites, making this campground a favorite for those planning a peaceful and relaxing get-away.Davy Brown Campground has 13 scenic and picturesque campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
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Nestled on Figueroa Mountain alongside Davy Brown Creek in Los Padres National Forest, this charming campground offers tranquil camping with the soothing sounds of running creek water audible from all campsites. Visitors praise it as a peaceful getaway close to Santa Barbara, though recent reviews note fire and rain impacts on surrounding trails.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, mule deer, great horned owls, and multiple snake species (Coast Patchnose, Gopher, San Diego Gopher) documented in the area
Insider tips for Davy Brown Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand Access road is narrow, washboard with potholes; RVs should approach cautiously or reconsider No cell signal; plan accordingly before arriving
Skip Davy Brown Campground if: You have an RV — road access is very narrow and poorly maintained. You need hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You rely on cell service — zero signal reported by campers. You want well-maintained trails — surrounding trails heavily impacted by fire and rain with poor upkeep.
Best time to visit Davy Brown Campground: May-October — Official operating season only; campground is seasonal and closed November-April.
Nearby campgrounds: Nira Campground (Carpinteria, CA), Mt. Figueroa Campground (Los Olivos, CA), Fremont Campground (SANTA BARBARA, CA), Paradise Campground (SANTA BARBARA, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Davy Brown Campground
Cell signal at Davy Brown Campground (Los Olivos, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Nestled on beautiful Figueroa Mountain, this charming campground sits alongside the serenely flowing Davy Brown Creek. Close to Santa Barbara, Davy Brown Campground offers some of the most tranquil camping in the Los Padres National Forest. The soothing sounds of the running creek can be heard from all campsites, making this campground a favorite for those planning a peaceful and relaxing get-away.Davy Brown Campground has 13 scenic and picturesque campsites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand
Access road is narrow, washboard with potholes; RVs should approach cautiously or reconsider
No cell signal; plan accordingly before arriving
Official operating season only; campground is seasonal and closed November-April
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
To get there from Hwy. 154: Take the Armour Ranch Road/Happy Canyon Road 11 miles northeast to Cachuma Saddle, Sunset Valley Road, then 4 miles north.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Los Padres National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Los Padres National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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