Memorial Campground
Los Padres National Forest — hiking
Location: Greenfield, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at Memorial Park -- a scenic and remote campground tucked away in the Santa Lucia Mountains. A beautiful trout stream surrounded by spectacular rock formations and sprawling oaks are just a few of the of the attributes of this unspoiled family-friendly campground.Open daily and year-round, there are eight campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets are located near the campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station
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Memorial Campground is a scenic, remote family-friendly campground in the Santa Lucia Mountains with a trout stream, rock formations, and oak trees. Well-spaced sites offer a quiet, secluded experience with hiking and biking trailheads on-site.
Wildlife alert: California Condor, Bobcat, Steller's Jay, Mountain Quail, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and Common Sagebrush Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Memorial Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Choose site 7 or 8 for sun during cold months; sites 5 and 6 stay shaded most of the day Bring your own drinking water — potable water availability is limited Access via HWY 101 only; HWY 1 side is closed. Road is paved but has water crossings and requires careful driving
Skip Memorial Campground if: Looking for RV hookups — none available; suitable only for self-contained RVs. Expecting developed amenities — pit toilets and basic facilities only. Visiting during wet season when road water crossings may be impassable.
Best time to visit Memorial Campground: Cold season (winter) — Camper reports recommend sites 7 or 8 during cold season for better sun exposure; road may have water crossings up to 8 inches deep in February.
Nearby campgrounds: Escondido Campground (Big Sur, CA), Arroyo Seco (GREENFIELD, CA), Kirk Creek Campground (Big Sur, CA), Ponderosa Campground (Big Sur, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Memorial Campground
Cell signal at Memorial Campground (Greenfield, 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.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at Memorial Park -- a scenic and remote campground tucked away in the Santa Lucia Mountains. A beautiful trout stream surrounded by spectacular rock formations and sprawling oaks are just a few of the of the attributes of this unspoiled family-friendly campground.Open daily and year-round, there are eight campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets are located near the 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
federal campground fills quickly
Choose site 7 or 8 for sun during cold months; sites 5 and 6 stay shaded most of the day
Bring your own drinking water
potable water availability is limited
Access via HWY 101 only; HWY 1 side is closed. Road is paved but has water crossings and requires careful driving
Camper reports recommend sites 7 or 8 during cold season for better sun exposure; road may have water crossings up to 8 inches deep in February
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessible ONLY from Hwy 101. HWY 1 side is CLOSED. From the U.S. Highway 101 Nacimiento-Fergusson Road can be reached from the King City area at Jolon Road (county road G-14), from the Bradley area at Jolon Road (county road G-18), or from Paso Robles along county road G-14. Travel to the town of Jolon, continue west along Mission Road about 5 miles, then north on Del Venturi Road for about 12 and 15 miles.
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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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