P-BAR FLAT
Closed indefinitely since April 2016 due to hazard trees in and around the campground. Contact Santa Barbara Ranger District at (805) 967-3481 for reopening updates.
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 11:12AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 97 and 107 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual * WHERE...Valleys and mountains of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday, peaking Thursday through Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While today (Wednesday) will not be as hot as previously expected, a sharp warm up is still on track for Thursday.
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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.…
About
P-Bar Flat Campground sits in a shaded oak grove at approximately 1,800 feet elevation in the rugged backcountry of Los Padres National Forest. When operational, this primitive first-come, first-served campground offers a handful of rustic sites with basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. There is no potable water; campers must filter water from the nearby Santa Ynez River, which flows seasonally. The campground is accessible only by foot or bicycle via Forest Road 5N15, which itself is often closed during wet weather. The trailhead can be reached by driving from Santa Barbara via Highway 154 and East Camino Cielo Road, with the final stretch on unpaved roads. Big Caliente Hot Springs, a popular natural attraction, lies approximately four miles from the campground. P-Bar Flat has been closed indefinitely since April 2016 due to hazardous trees throughout the campground area. Contact the Santa Barbara Ranger District for current status updates.
Directions
From Santa Barbara, take Highway 101 northwest to Highway 154. Continue 8 miles northwest on Highway 154, then turn onto East Camino Cielo Road and drive approximately 20 miles east. Turn northwest onto Forest Road 5N15 and continue 3.7 miles to the trailhead. The campground is accessible only by hiking or biking from that point. The last 9 miles are on dirt roads; 5N15 is often closed during wet weather.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 967-3481 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Los Padres NF Alerts | |
| Los Padres NF Current Conditions |
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