Ozena
Closed — Closed indefinitely.
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
Located in the southern portion of Los Padres National Forest along Lockwood Valley Road, Ozena Campground offers a remote camping experience in Ventura County. The campground sits at approximately 3,000-3,660 feet elevation, about 1.5 miles east of Highway 33, near the Ozena Fire Station and Ranger Station. The facility features 10-12 primitive campsites designed for tents and RVs up to 22 feet, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding Mt. Pinos Ranger District, with access to nearby recreational areas including Reyes Creek, Camp Scheideck, and various off-highway vehicle trails. The Ozena Trailhead (23W42) near the fire station provides access to trails leading south toward Pine Mountain. The entrance road can be sandy and may require caution, particularly for larger vehicles. The surrounding landscape features a mix of high desert and mountain terrain typical of the Los Padres backcountry.
Directions
From Ojai, take Highway 33 north for approximately 36 miles. Turn east onto Lockwood Valley Road and continue for about 1.5 miles. The campground is on the south side of the road near the Ozena Fire Station.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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