Aliso Park Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. Adventure Pass required for overnight use. 14-day stay limit.
Gifford Fire Closure Order
Gifford Fire Closure Order 05-07-53-25-21 supersedes Order 05-07-53-25-20 executed on August 24, 2025.
Sespe Condor Sanctuary Closure
The Los Padres National Forest will prohibit entry by the public to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary to support ongoing Condor recovery efforts. This special closure order supports the overall survivorship and sustained population increase of the California Condor species.
Special Closure - SBRD Storm Damage Recovery
Closure of developed recreation sites, roads, and trails in the Santa Barbara Ranger District impacted by storm damage and some roads restricted to non-motorized use.
Special Closure - SLRD Lake Fire Post-Burn Public Safety
Closure of developed recreation sites and roads on the Santa Lucia Ranger District impacted by the Lake fire.
Dry Canyon Area, Roads and Trails, and Wilderness Closure
Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Dry Canyon Area, Roads, Trails and Wilderness Closure
Road Use Restriction - Sycamore Cyn Rd to Pfeiffer Beach
Prohibits being on Sycamore Canyon Road (Forest Road No.
West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area. Reference the description of the area and attached map for details.
San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires
Prohibits overnight camping and building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire on San Carpoforo Beach, which includes all National Forest lands west of Highway 1 to the mean high tide line of the 
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the Fire Use Restriction Area which is the front country of Santa Barbara. Reference the description of the area and the attached map for details.
About
Aliso Park Campground sits at 2,900 feet elevation in the Los Padres National Forest, offering seven oak-shaded campsites arranged around a central loop. The campground is particularly popular during fall hunting season and serves as a trailhead for both the McPherson Peak Trail and Aliso Trail. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, with adequate spacing between sites to provide privacy. The campground can accommodate RVs up to 28 feet, though most visitors are tent campers. One vault toilet is available on-site, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring all necessary water for drinking and cooking. Horse camping is permitted, with corrals located 0.2 miles from the main camping area. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet. Access is via Aliso Canyon Road (Forest Service Road 10N04), approximately seven miles south of State Highway 166. An Adventure Pass is required for overnight camping, available as either a daily ($5) or annual ($30) pass. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit and enforces quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
Located on Aliso Canyon Road (Forest Service Road 10N04), approximately seven miles south of State Highway 166.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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