Pine Springs Campground
Open — The campground is currently open. Road access may be closed between November 1st and April 30th each year due to seasonal MVUM closures. As of late December, the campground remains accessible.
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.
Forest Order - Special Closure - Storm Damage Recovery
Special Closure - Storm Damage Recovery - Los Padres National Forest - Forest Order NO. 05-07-53-25-07
Dry Canyon Area, Roads and Trails, and Wilderness Closure
Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Dry Canyon Area, Roads, Trails and Wilderness Closure
West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area
Prohibition of overnight camping and campfires at San Carpoforo Beach
The following acts are prohibited on San Carpoforo Beach, which includes all National Forest lands west of Highway 1 to the mean high tide line of the Pacific Ocean in Section 16, Township 25 South, Range 6 East, Mount Diablo Base a
Fire Restrictions for Santa Barbara Front Country
Fire restrictions are still in effect in the Santa Barbara front country. This prohibition will remain in effect through Feb 26, 2026.
About
Pine Springs Campground is a quiet, secluded campground located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest at 5,800 feet elevation. The campground features 12 campsites arranged in a loop configuration, each shaded by pinyon pines and offering generous spacing for privacy. Every site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill, and pets are allowed on leash. Visitors should plan to be completely self-sustainable, as there is no potable water available on site. A vault toilet is provided for camper convenience. The campground serves as a gateway to wilderness exploration, with the Alder Creek Trail providing access to the Sespe Wilderness. The setting combines the charm of high desert pinyon woodland with proximity to wilderness hiking opportunities. Access is via Grade Valley Road (FS 7N03), approximately three miles south of the Lockwood Valley/Grade Valley Road junction. The campground charges $5 per night for overnight camping and requires an Adventure Pass or equivalent Interagency Pass. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and fires are only permitted in designated fire rings.
Directions
Take Grade Valley Road (FS 7N03) approximately three miles south of the Lockwood Valley/Grade Valley Road junction.
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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 | $5 |
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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