Horseshoe Springs Campground
The campground was closed as of January 6, 2026 due to wet weather and road conditions. Typical operating season is year-round when conditions permit. Contact the Santa Lucia Ranger District at 805-925-9538 to confirm current status before visiting.
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
Horseshoe Springs Campground sits in a grove of mature oaks on the Santa Lucia Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. With only three campsites, it offers genuine solitude for those seeking a quiet camping experience away from crowds. The campground is popular with OHV riders exploring nearby trails like Horseshoe Springs Spur, Buckhorn Ridge, and Bear Canyon Loop. Facilities are basic but functional: each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and there is one vault toilet serving the campground. No potable water is available, so campers must bring all the water they need. The Adventure Pass (or Interagency Pass) is required. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and the maximum stay is 14 days. Access is via Highway 166 to Sierra Madre Road, then Miranda Pines Road to Forest Road 11N04. The road is unpaved and may be impassable during wet conditions.
Directions
From Santa Maria: Take Highway 166 to Sierra Madre Road. Follow Sierra Madre Road to Miranda Pines Road. Take Miranda Pines Road to Forest Road 11N04 to reach Horseshoe Campground.
Location
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 (805) 925-9538 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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