US Forest ServiceFreeLos Padres National Forest
Los Padres Dispersed Big Sur
Big Sur, California, California3,202 ft🗓 Apr–Oct
About this site
Backcountry dispersed camping in Los Padres NF behind the Big Sur coast. Condor sightings, remote canyon hiking.
Peak season temperatures
76°F
Avg high
58°F
Avg low
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Blainville's Horned LizardCommon Sagebrush LizardBobcatCalifornia NightsnakeNorthern Legless Lizard
Activities
BackpackingWildlife ViewingCondor WatchingHiking
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Los Padres National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Oct
- Elevation
- 3,202 ft
- Peak temps
- 58°–76°F
- Rating
- 4.6 (33)
- Coordinates
- 36.0634, -121.5234
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