Campo Alto Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Open daily May through November. The access road is not maintained during winter months.
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
Tucked away high atop the Cerro Noroeste, Campo Alto Campground offers solitude and serenity in a pleasant grove of Jeffrey pines at 8,250 feet elevation. The spacious campsites accommodate modest-sized RVs and tent campers, with each site featuring a picnic table and fire ring. The pine-scented air and end-of-the-road privacy make this a destination for pristine camping enthusiasts seeking to escape the hurried life. The campground serves as a gateway to the Chumash Wilderness via the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead. From this elevated perch, campers enjoy unsurpassed scenic vistas including the Carrizo Plain to the north, Cuyama Valley, Quatal and Apache Canyons to the west, the San Joaquin Valley to the east, and Lockwood Valley and Sespe ranges to the south. The remote location rewards those who make the journey with exceptional stargazing and mountain views. Campers must be completely self-sustainable, as no potable water or electricity is available on-site. The facility operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out basis with no dump station. Access is via Forest Road 9N27, approximately 6 miles from the Mil Potrero Ranger Station. The nearest services are 15 miles away in Pine Mountain Club or 25 miles in Frazier Park.
Directions
From I-5 take Frazier Park Mountain Park Road in Lebec. Go west 10 miles to Mil Potrero Road and turn right. Turn left at the Mil Potrero Ranger Station onto Cerro Noroeste Road (Forest Road 9N27) and proceed 6 miles to the end. The campground is at the top of Mt. Abel.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | $30 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 434-1996 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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