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
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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.
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.
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 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
Frequently asked questions
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