US Forest ServiceFreeLos Padres National Forest
Santa Barbara Backcountry
Santa Barbara, California, California2,349 ft🗓 Nov–May
About this site
Los Padres NF dispersed zones above Santa Barbara. Chaparral canyons, ocean views from ridgeline camps.
Peak season temperatures
81°F
Avg high
60°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Southern Pacific RattlesnakeCalifornia Striped RacerCoast Mountain KingsnakeTwo-striped Garter SnakeCalifornia Newt
Activities
HikingBackpackingWildlife ViewingPhotography
Amenities
Ocean ViewsFire RingTrail Access
Site types
TentBackpack
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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
- 2,349 ft
- Peak temps
- 60°–81°F
- Rating
- 4.4 (26)
- Coordinates
- 34.5234, -119.7812
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