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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/memorial-campground to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Greenfield, CA, CA★ 3.8 (24 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV80 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: 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

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: California Condor, Bobcat, Steller's Jay, Mountain Quail, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and Common Sagebrush Lizard documented in the area.

Location

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805-434-1996· Los Padres National Forest
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.

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Memorial Campground cost per night?+
Memorial Campground costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Memorial Campground open?+
Memorial Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Memorial Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Memorial Campground?+
Memorial Campground can accommodate RVs up to 80 feet.
How do I make reservations at Memorial Campground?+
Memorial Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Memorial Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Memorial Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Memorial Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Memorial Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$30 /night★ 3.8 (24)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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