Davy Brown Campground
Closed — The campground operates year-round with 10 reservable sites and 3 first-come, first-served sites. Access roads (Happy Canyon Road and Sunset Valley Road) are currently open. Check availability before traveling 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.
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
Cradled in the beautiful Sunset Valley of Los Padres National Forest, Davy Brown Campground offers 13 scenic campsites along the peaceful Davy Brown Creek. Each campsite features a fire ring, pedestal barbecue, and picnic table, with vault toilets available throughout the campground. The campground is surrounded by mountains covered with valley oak, blue oak, live oak, and gray pine, with manzanita, coffeeberry, and redberry shrubs filling out the understory. The creek provides relief during hot summer days with swimming holes and small waterfalls. Birdwatchers can spot kingfishers, juncos, Stellar jays, white-breasted nuthatches, warblers, and migrating western tanagers from spring through August. The campground serves as the starting point for the Davy Brown/Fir Canyon Trail, and the Lower Manzana and Upper Manzana trailheads are just two miles further, providing entry to the San Rafael Wilderness. The area is popular with hunters during deer season from mid-August through late September. Note that no potable water is available, and campers should bring gnat and mosquito repellent during warmer months.
Directions
From Highway 154: Take Armour Ranch Road/Happy Canyon Road 11 miles northeast to Cachuma Saddle, then Sunset Valley Road 4 miles north.
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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 | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 434-1996 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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