Dutchman Campground
Open for the season May 1 through October 31. First-come, first-served only. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order with Exceptions
To provide for public safety, the Timber and Plaskett Fire Area are closed, including roads and trails described in Exhibit A and shown on the Exhibit B Map.This Forest Order No. 05-07-51-26-11 supersedes Forest Order No. 05-07-51-26-10.
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. Effective from September 16, 2026, through September 15, 2027.
About
Dutchman Campground is a small, rustic campground located at 6,716 feet in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County. The campground offers 5 first-come, first-served sites nestled among Jeffrey pines, providing a quiet retreat for tent campers and hunters during fall season. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. A single vault toilet serves the campground, but no potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground operates on a pack-it-out basis for trash. Access is via Alamo Loop Road (Forest Road 7N01), approximately six miles south of the Gold Hill area and two miles west of Alamo Loop Junction. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended due to road conditions. The McPherson Peak Trail and Aliso Trail depart from the campground area.
Directions
From Frazier Park, take Lockwood Valley Road to Alamo Loop Road (Forest Road 7N01). Continue approximately six miles south of the Gold Hill area. The campground is two miles west of Alamo Loop Junction. High-clearance vehicle recommended.
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Dutchman Campground | |
| Los Padres NF Current Conditions |
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