Pine Mountain Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically closed December through April due to winter weather. Reopens in spring, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov during the operating season.
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
Perfectly situated high above the Sespe Wilderness at 6,650 feet elevation, Pine Mountain Campground offers a serene mountain escape with stunning panoramic views of the valley below and the Channel Islands in the distance. This intimate campground features just six campsites arranged in a circle around a large open area, creating a secluded atmosphere surrounded by moderate hills and tall pine trees. The campground is nestled among Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, and white fir trees, with chaparral species including manzanita, California sage, and scrub oak along the outskirts. In spring and early summer, wildflowers like lupine, false lupine, and scarlet bugler add splashes of color to the landscape. Wildlife is abundant, with opportunities to spot red-tailed hawks, and occasionally California condors, soaring overhead. Woodpeckers, chickadees, deer, bear, and coyote also inhabit the area. The Boulder Canyon Trail (23W03) provides direct access from the campground for exploration. Just a mile up the road at Reyes Peak Campground, the Chorro Grande Trail and Raspberry Spring Trail offer additional hiking opportunities. Within 30 minutes, visitors can access the Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail leading to massive white rock formations, Rose Valley Falls (the tallest waterfall in the range), and the Sespe River Trail with its swimming holes. The cool mountain temperatures make this an ideal summer destination, while the elevation provides a true escape into nature's silence.
Directions
From Highway 33, turn at Pine Mountain Summit (Forest Road 6N06) at mile marker 42.50. Follow the partially paved road 4.7 miles to the campground on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 434-1996 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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