US Forest ServiceFreeLos Padres National Forest
San Rafael Wilderness Camp
Santa Barbara, California, California4,075 ft🗓 Nov–May
About this site
Los Padres NF wilderness dispersed camping in California's first designated wilderness. Sespe Condor Sanctuary.
Peak season temperatures
85°F
Avg high
61°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
California CondorPacific Gopher SnakeBarn OwlRed-tailed HawkElk
Activities
BackpackingCondor WatchingHikingWildflower Viewing
Amenities
Creek AccessBear Box
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Los Padres National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Nov–May
- Elevation
- 4,075 ft
- Peak temps
- 61°–85°F
- Rating
- 4.6 (28)
- Coordinates
- 34.8934, -119.4012
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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