Reyes Peak Campground
Los Padres National Forest — riverside
Location: Maricopa, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (33 reviews)
Season: May through October
At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Reyes Peak Campground, rises above the Sespe Wilderness and is situated along a ridge with spectacular views of the Cuyama Badlands on one side and the Pacific Ocean from the other side. On clear days you can even see some of the Channel Islands!The landscape includes Jeffrey pines, sugar pines, white fir and ponderosa pines. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and early summer.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/reyes-peak-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Remote high-elevation campground at 7,000 feet with spectacular views of the Cuyama Badlands and Pacific Ocean on clear days. Quiet, spread-out sites nestled among pines and boulders with excellent hiking access including Chorro Grande Trail and Raspberry Spring Trail.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, black bears, Great Horned Owls, and Burrowing Owls present in area
Insider tips for Reyes Peak Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 6 sites Bring plenty of water; no water available at campground Pack firewood and prepare for strong winds due to ridge-top elevation Single pit toilet located across from site 2
Skip Reyes Peak Campground if: You need hookups—none available at campground. You require running water at your site. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple amenities.
Best time to visit Reyes Peak Campground: May-October — Official operating season; ridge breezes keep it cool in summer despite lower elevation campgrounds being hot.
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Mountain Campground (Maricopa, CA), Reyes Creek Campground (Maricopa, CA), Holiday Group Campground (OJAI, CA), Wheeler Gorge (OJAI, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Reyes Peak Campground
Cell signal at Reyes Peak Campground (Maricopa, 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.
At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Reyes Peak Campground, rises above the Sespe Wilderness and is situated along a ridge with spectacular views of the Cuyama Badlands on one side and the Pacific Ocean from the other side. On clear days you can even see some of the Channel Islands!The landscape includes Jeffrey pines, sugar pines, white fir and ponderosa pines. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and early summer.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 6 sites
Bring plenty of water; no water available at campground
Pack firewood and prepare for strong winds due to ridge-top elevation
Single pit toilet located across from site 2
Official operating season; ridge breezes keep it cool in summer despite lower elevation campgrounds being hot
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Follow Highway 33 to the turnoff at Pine Mountain Summit (6N06) which is at mile marker 42.50. Turn right and follow the partially paved road another 5.7 miles. The total distance from Ojai Ranger Station Reyes Peak is 39 miles.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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