Miranda Pines
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations. Adventure Pass or federal recreation pass required. High-clearance vehicle recommended for access.
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
Miranda Pines Campground offers a secluded backcountry camping experience on the Sierra Madre Mountain ridgeline within Los Padres National Forest. Perched at 4,000 feet elevation, the campground provides sweeping vista views of the Cuyama Valley below. The three campsites are well-spaced among the pines, providing excellent privacy for those seeking solitude. This is a primitive campground with minimal amenities. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring with grill. One vault toilet serves the campground. There is no potable water, so campers must pack in all water needed for their stay. The remote location and lack of amenities make this ideal for experienced campers seeking a quiet escape. Access is via Sierra Madre Ridge Road, which requires a high-clearance vehicle. The dirt road conditions can vary seasonally. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservation system. An Adventure Pass, Annual Interagency Pass, or equivalent federal recreation pass is required in lieu of a standard overnight fee.
Directions
From Santa Maria: Take Highway 166 northeast for 25 miles, then Sierra Madre Ridge Road southeast for approximately 10 miles.
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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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