Rancho Nuevo Campground
The campground is designated for year-round use but may be inaccessible during winter months when the 4WD access road closes due to weather. No reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served with no fee.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 13 at 1:13PM PDT until July 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING FOR STRONG NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS ALONG WITH LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND HOT TEMPERATURES FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY AS WELL AS THE VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR... .Strong northwest to north winds, hot temperatures, and low relative humidity will produce the potential for critical fire- weather conditions late Wednesday through early Thursday. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong northwest to north winds along with low relative humidity and hot temperatures, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * WINDS...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph, strongest in Sundowner wind prone areas of southern Santa Barbara County. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior, rapid fire growth, and long range spotting, which could threaten life and property. The hot air mass will also contribute to the potential for significant vertical plume growth.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 10:20AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 103. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
About
Rancho Nuevo Campground is one of the most remote and primitive camping options in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. Situated in a peaceful grassy canyon bottom, the campground provides access to the nearby Dick Smith Wilderness via the Rancho Nuevo Trail. With only two sites and no fee, this destination attracts experienced backcountry campers seeking solitude. The campground has no developed amenities, so visitors must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water, supplies, and packing out all trash. The access road (FS 7N04 / Tinta Road) requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle and is subject to closure during winter months due to weather conditions.
Directions
From Lockwood Valley, take Lockwood-Ozena Road and travel north on Highway 33 for approximately two miles to Rancho Nuevo Creek/Tinta Road (Forest Service Road 7N04). High-clearance 4WD vehicle required.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| 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 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!