This campground has been closed indefinitely for many years. It is not listed among active campgrounds on Recreation.gov or current USFS Mt. Pinos Ranger District campground guides. The official USFS campground page redirects to a general recreation page.
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
Ozena Campground is situated in the Ozena Valley area of Los Padres National Forest, near the Ozena Fire Station just off State Highway 33. The campground sits at approximately 3,000 feet elevation on Lockwood Valley Road and historically offered around 10 primitive campsites shaded by oak trees. The site has traditionally served as a base for hunters in the fall season and provides trailhead access to the surrounding backcountry. The McPhearson Peak Trail and Aliso Trail begin at or near this location, with the Aliso Park Trail leading approximately 4.76 miles to the San Rafael Wilderness in Santa Barbara County. The campground offered basic amenities typical of primitive Forest Service sites, including vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. The entrance road is sandy, requiring appropriate vehicle precautions.
Directions
From Highway 33, turn east onto Lockwood Valley Road (9N03). The campground is located a short distance east of Highway 33, near the Ozena Fire Station.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
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 |
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