Mt. Figueroa Campground
Los Padres National Forest — ocean access
Location: Los Olivos, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (69 reviews)
Season: May through October
Experience life elevated when you enjoy vistas of wildflowers, star gazing, and summer campouts atop Figueroa Mountain. Lose yourself in a grove of beautiful red manzanita, oaks and pines as Figueroa Campground lifts your spirits and your senses. Take a leisurely walk up the mountain ridge to watch a beautiful sunset or walk the trail around the campground to see the wildlife and all of nature’s beauty.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mt-figueroa-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful campground with oak and manzanita groves offering scenic mountain vistas, wildflower displays in spring, and well-maintained facilities. Google reviewers praise the large spaced-out sites, friendly campground host, and peaceful weekday atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, mule deer, great horned owls, red-tailed hawks, and various snake species present in the area.
Insider tips for Mt. Figueroa Campground: Book early — this federal campground fills up quickly during peak season Ask the campground host about available firewood Visit on weekdays for a quieter experience compared to weekends
Skip Mt. Figueroa Campground if: You need RV hookups — only self-contained RVs suitable. You require tap water at your site — drinking water available but not at individual sites. You camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Mt. Figueroa Campground: May-June — Spring wildflower display and start of seasonal operations. July-September — Peak season with good weather conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Davy Brown Campground (Los Olivos, CA), Nira Campground (Carpinteria, CA), Fremont Campground (SANTA BARBARA, CA), Paradise Campground (SANTA BARBARA, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mt. Figueroa Campground
Cell signal at Mt. Figueroa Campground (Los Olivos, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Experience life elevated when you enjoy vistas of wildflowers, star gazing, and summer campouts atop Figueroa Mountain. Lose yourself in a grove of beautiful red manzanita, oaks and pines as Figueroa Campground lifts your spirits and your senses. Take a leisurely walk up the mountain ridge to watch a beautiful sunset or walk the trail around the campground to see the wildlife and all of nature’s beauty.
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 federal campground fills up quickly during peak season
Ask the campground host about available firewood
Visit on weekdays for a quieter experience compared to weekends
Spring wildflower display and start of seasonal operations
Peak season with good weather conditions
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Santa Barbara, travel to Los Olivos via Hwy. 154 or take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 154. Turn onto Figueroa Mountain Road, which crosses Hwy. 154, and becomes Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. Follow Figueroa Mountain Road about 10 miles to the top of the mountain, at which point continue until you see the campground.
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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