Rose Valley Campground

Los Padres National Forest — lakeside

Location: Ojai, CA, CA

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Season: May through October

Break free from reality and take a scenic cruise along fabulous Highway 33 for a short drive from Ojai to Rose Valley Campground and Day Use Area. Whether you’re day-tripping or camping, you can explore the running creek, visit the waterfalls, take a dip and hike the nearby trails and enjoy the local wildlife. Wildflowers and shady areas under cottonwood trees invite you to indulge in a rejuvenating nap.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers

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

Rose Valley Campground offers scenic hiking to Rose Valley Falls (10-minute walk from parking) and access to running creeks, waterfalls, and nearby trails along Highway 33. The location features excellent night sky viewing and shady cottonwood trees in a remote setting removed from civilization.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Gray Fox, Ringtail, California Condor, American Barn Owl, and various reptile species including California Striped Racer and Blainville's Horned Lizard present in the area.

Insider tips for Rose Valley Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand Rose Valley Falls Trail is easily accessible, approximately 10 minutes walk from parking lot Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available

Skip Rose Valley Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closures apply. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 9 total sites available.

Best time to visit Rose Valley Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Middle Lion Campground (Ojai, CA), Wheeler Gorge (OJAI, CA), Holiday Group Campground (OJAI, CA), Reyes Peak Campground (Maricopa, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rose Valley Campground

Cell signal at Rose Valley Campground (Ojai, 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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Ojai, CA, CA★ 3.9 (42 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Break free from reality and take a scenic cruise along fabulous Highway 33 for a short drive from Ojai to Rose Valley Campground and Day Use Area. Whether you’re day-tripping or camping, you can explore the running creek, visit the waterfalls, take a dip and hike the nearby trails and enjoy the local wildlife. Wildflowers and shady areas under cottonwood trees invite you to indulge in a rejuvenating nap.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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:✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closures apply✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 9 total sites available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand

Rose Valley Falls Trail is easily accessible, approximately 10 minutes walk from parking lot

Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Gray Fox, Ringtail, California Condor, American Barn Owl, and various reptile species including California Striped Racer and Blainville's Horned Lizard present in the area.

Location

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805 434 1996· Los Padres National Forest
Getting there →

To get there, follow Hwy. 33 north from Ojai 14.7 miles to mile marker 25.84. Turn right at the Rose Valley Road (6N31) turnoff and follow the paved road for 3.1 miles. Turn right again at the Rose Valley Campground sign (across from the lower lake) and follow this road 0.6 miles into Rose Valley Campground. Watch out for rough sections of road.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Rose Valley Campground cost per night?+
Rose Valley Campground costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Rose Valley Campground open?+
Rose Valley Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rose Valley Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Rose Valley Campground?+
Rose Valley Campground can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Rose Valley Campground?+
Rose Valley 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 Rose Valley Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rose Valley Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rose Valley Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Rose Valley Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$30 /night★ 3.9 (42)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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