Miranda Pines
Closed — Currently closed. The campground is listed as temporarily closed on the USFS website with no reopening date specified.
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
Miranda Pines Campground sits atop Miranda Pine Mountain at 4,000 feet elevation along the western flank of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Los Padres National Forest. This small, primitive campground features approximately 3 sites nestled among pine and oak trees with expansive vistas overlooking the Cuyama Valley below. The campground serves as a trailhead for the McPhearson Peak Trail and Aliso Trail, making it popular with hikers and backpackers exploring the surrounding wilderness. The campground is particularly popular as a hunting camp during fall season. Campers should be prepared for strong winds that frequently sweep across the exposed ridgetop location. The site requires packing out all trash as there are no trash cans or pickup service. Access is via Highway 166 to Sierra Madre Road, then Miranda Pines Road. An Adventure Pass or Interagency Pass is required for day use and camping. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. Basic amenities include picnic tables and vault toilets, but no potable water is available on-site.
Directions
From Santa Maria: Take Highway 166 northeast for 25 miles, then Sierra Madre Ridge Road southeast for 10 miles to the campground.
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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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