Reyes Creek Campground
Los Padres National Forest — fishing
Location: Maricopa, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$150 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (185 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style. This shaded streamside campground located at 3,500 feet elevation boasts an ample supply of riparian oak and cottonwood trees.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Reyes Creek Campground offers hammock spots, dipping holes, and a fishing stream in a secluded mountain hideaway near the Sespe Wilderness. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful trails, creek stocking with trout, and remote location ideal for escaping crowds.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, and coyotes present in the area; also great horned owls and burrowing owls.
Insider tips for Reyes Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. No cell service available; plan accordingly. Trust your regular route over GPS; multiple road closures occur seasonally.
Skip Reyes Creek Campground if: You require RV hookups — none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need reliable cell reception.. You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a remote, secluded location..
Best time to visit Reyes Creek Campground: May — Creek stocked with trout; cooler temperatures ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.. Winter — Day trips to higher elevation snow play available..
Nearby campgrounds: Reyes Peak Campground (Maricopa, CA), Pine Mountain Campground (Maricopa, CA), Holiday Group Campground (OJAI, CA), Wheeler Gorge (OJAI, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Reyes Creek Campground
Cell signal at Reyes Creek Campground (Maricopa, 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.
Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style. This shaded streamside campground located at 3,500 feet elevation boasts an ample supply of riparian oak and cottonwood trees.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
No cell service available; plan accordingly.
Trust your regular route over GPS; multiple road closures occur seasonally.
Creek stocked with trout; cooler temperatures ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
Day trips to higher elevation snow play available.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Los Angeles take take I-5 north to until Frazier Park Mountain Road. Drive 6.9 miles and turn left onto Lockwood Valley Road. Drive 23 miles north. Then turn left into the campground. It will be labeled either Forestry Road 8n11 or Camp Scheideck Road. From the intersection of Highway 33 in Ojai. Continue north over the mountain 35 miles to Lockwood rd. Turn right on Lockwood and go 3 miles to the "Camp Sheideck/Reyes Creek CG" sign. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles to the entrance of the 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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