Brookshire
Closed — The campground is currently closed. It experiences seasonal winter closures during wet weather to protect resources and for public safety, and has undergone recent toilet facility improvements. Contact the Santa Lucia Ranger District at +1 (805) 925-9538 for current status.
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.
Forest Order - Special Closure - Storm Damage Recovery
Special Closure - Storm Damage Recovery - Los Padres National Forest - Forest Order NO. 05-07-53-25-07
Dry Canyon Area, Roads and Trails, and Wilderness Closure
Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Dry Canyon Area, Roads, Trails and Wilderness Closure
West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area
Prohibition of overnight camping and campfires at San Carpoforo Beach
The following acts are prohibited on San Carpoforo Beach, which includes all National Forest lands west of Highway 1 to the mean high tide line of the Pacific Ocean in Section 16, Township 25 South, Range 6 East, Mount Diablo Base a
Fire Restrictions for Santa Barbara Front Country
Fire restrictions are still in effect in the Santa Barbara front country. This prohibition will remain in effect through Feb 26, 2026.
About
Brookshire Campground is a small, primitive camping area located in the Santa Lucia Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. With only 2 sites nestled among oak trees, this campground is ideal for those seeking solitude and a more rugged camping experience. The area is popular with off-highway vehicle enthusiasts and hunters, offering access to OHV trails and hunting opportunities in the surrounding forest. The campground provides basic amenities including picnic tables at each site, but campers must be self-sufficient as there is no potable water available. The remote location and limited facilities make this campground best suited for experienced campers who are prepared for primitive conditions. The area can accommodate trailers up to 16 feet in length, though the access road (Forest Road 11N04) may be challenging for larger vehicles. An Adventure Pass or Interagency Pass is required for day use and overnight camping at Brookshire. The campground is accessed via Sierra Madre Road and Miranda Pines Road from Highway 166 near Santa Maria, making it one of the more remote campgrounds in the forest.
Directions
From Santa Maria: Take Highway 166 east to Sierra Madre Road. Follow Sierra Madre Road to Miranda Pines Road. Take Miranda Pines Road to Forest Road 11N04 and turn right into Brookshire Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 925-9538 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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