Navajo Flat/Ohv Staging Area
Open — Open daily and year-round. The area may be temporarily closed during rainy season to protect roads and trails. Check-in is 3:00 p.m., check-out is 12:00 noon. Limited to 14 consecutive nights.
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
Navajo Flat OHV Staging Area and Campground is a premier destination for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts in Los Padres National Forest. The facility features six campsites, five of which include shaded canopy structures, all equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. One vault toilet serves the campground. ATVs, quad runners, dual sports, and single-track riders enjoy easy access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails directly from campsites, with routes designated for both motorcycles and ATVs. A dedicated beginner track is located within the facility boundary, making it suitable for riders of all skill levels. The landscape features oak, conifer, and chaparral vegetation with mostly rocky, hard-packed terrain. On clear days, riders can enjoy views of the coastline and Sierra Mountains from higher peaks like Pozo Summit. The facility includes a kiosk with information about the ecosystem, Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace ethics, and an OHV trail map. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no potable water, electricity, or dump station. Four campsites are reservable through Recreation.gov, while two remain first-come, first-served. Managed by Parks Management Company for the Forest Service at $30 per night plus a $10 extra vehicle fee.
Directions
From Santa Margarita, head northeast on H St toward Margarita Ave. Turn right onto CA-58 E for 1.4 miles, then turn left to stay on CA-58 E for 22.9 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 29S15/Red Hill Rd. Turn left onto Red Hill Rd. Turn left onto Forest Road 28S02/Red Hill Rd and continue 0.5 miles.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 925-9538 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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