California / Ventura County / Los Padres National Forest

Reyes Peak Campground

Closed — Open May through December. Closed during winter months for public safety and resource protection. Four sites reservable through Recreation.gov, two sites first-come, first-served.

About

At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Reyes Peak Campground rises above the Sespe Wilderness and is situated along a ridge with spectacular views of the Cuyama Badlands on one side and the Pacific Ocean from the other. On clear days you can even see some of the Channel Islands. The campground consists of six campsites surrounded by Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, white fir, and ponderosa pine forest. Several trails depart from the Reyes Peak area. The Chorro Grande Trail is located at the gate just past the last campsite and leads south 5 miles to Highway 33 with a very steep climb back up. Raspberry Spring Trail heads north for a short half-mile walk through the pines from the parking area on the western edge of the campground. The moderately difficult Reyes Peak Trail leads eastward into the Sespe Wilderness for 5.8 miles to the Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail. No mountain bikes are allowed in the wilderness. Wildflowers are abundant in spring and early summer, including lupine, false lupine, and scarlet bugler. Wildlife in the area includes red-tailed hawks, California condors, woodpeckers, chickadees, deer, bear, and coyote. The campground has no water available, so visitors must bring adequate supplies. Four sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, while two sites are first-come, first-served.

Directions

Follow Highway 33 to the turnoff at Pine Mountain Summit (6N06) at mile marker 42.50, which is 33.2 miles from Ojai Ranger Station. Turn right and follow the partially paved road for 5.7 miles to reach Reyes Peak Campground. Total distance from Ojai Ranger Station is 39 miles.

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