Navajo Flats Campground
Los Padres National Forest — hiking
Location: Santa Margarita, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 2.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Navajo Flat Campground, off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trailhead and day use area is an ideal location for OHV enthusiasts to enjoy the many trails in the surrounding area. A multi-use trail system that includes routes designated for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is located adjacent to this campground, known as a mecca for motorized fun.Open daily and year-round, Navajo Flat Campground has six campsites, five of which include a shaded canopy structure, all include a fire ring and picnic
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
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Navajo Flats is a premier OHV destination with adjacent multi-use trail systems for motorcycles and ATVs, making it ideal for off-road enthusiasts who want to camp and ride. Google reviewers consistently praise the combination of camping and dirt biking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, American Bison, Coyote, American Badger, Striped Skunk, and several lizard species (Blainville's Horned Lizard, Western Whiptail, Southern Alligator Lizard) verified in the area.
Insider tips for Navajo Flats Campground: Bring your own portable camping toilet seat and 5-gallon bucket—vault toilet maintenance is inconsistent per camper reports Book well in advance—this is a federal campground with only 6 sites and high demand from OHV community Bring trash bags; trash cans are frequently full and overflow is common
Skip Navajo Flats Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You expect pristine facilities—vault toilet cleanliness and trash management are ongoing issues per reviews.
Best time to visit Navajo Flats Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential due to federal campground demand.
Nearby campgrounds: Turkey Flat Ohv Staging Area (Santa Margarita, CA), La Panza Campground (Santa Margarita, CA), American Canyon Campground (Santa Maria , CA), Cerro Alto Campground (Atascadero, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Navajo Flats Campground
Cell signal at Navajo Flats Campground (Santa Margarita, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- 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.
Navajo Flat Campground, off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trailhead and day use area is an ideal location for OHV enthusiasts to enjoy the many trails in the surrounding area. A multi-use trail system that includes routes designated for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is located adjacent to this campground, known as a mecca for motorized fun.Open daily and year-round, Navajo Flat Campground has six campsites, five of which include a shaded canopy structure, all include a fire ring and picnic table. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own portable camping toilet seat and 5-gallon bucket
vault toilet maintenance is inconsistent per camper reports
Book well in advance
this is a federal campground with only 6 sites and high demand from OHV community
Bring trash bags; trash cans are frequently full and overflow is common
Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential due to federal campground demand
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Santa Margarita, CA, head northeast on H St toward Margarita Ave. Turn right onto CA-58 E 1.4 miles, then turn left to stay on CA-58 E for 22.9 miles. Turn right onto Forest Rte 29S15/Red Hill Rd. Turn left onto Red Hill Rd. Turn left onto Forest Rte 28S02/Red Hill Rd. go 0.5 miles. Navajo Flat Campground, 11156 Red Hill Rd, Santa Margarita, CA.
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- 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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