Caballo Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Access may be closed November 1st through April 30th due to seasonal road closures. 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.
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.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 10:53PM PST until December 30 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Grapevine, and Tehachapi. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts are expected mainly over the higher peaks and ridge tops.
About
Caballo Campground is a primitive, no-fee campground situated at 5,920 feet elevation in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The campground features an open layout with some sites shaded by surrounding Pinyon Pine trees, offering a peaceful camping experience in Kern County. Accessible via Forest Road 9N27, a half-mile dirt road off Mil Potrero Highway, the campground is approximately three miles west of Pine Mountain Club. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for safe access. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables at each site, and fire rings. Two picnic tables and six fire rings are ADA-accessible. Campers must bring their own water, as no potable water is available on-site. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system and no fees. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and campers are limited to 14 consecutive days. Pets must be leashed at all times, and all trash must be packed out following Leave No Trace principles. Access to the campground may be restricted between November 1st and April 30th each year due to seasonal road closures under the Motor Vehicle Use Management regulations.
Directions
Located off Mil Potrero Highway, approximately three miles west of Pine Mountain Club. Take Forest Road 9N27 north for 0.5 miles. High-clearance vehicles recommended due to dirt road conditions.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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