Rose Valley Campground
Open year-round with 6 sites reservable via Recreation.gov and 3 sites first-come-first-served. Sites 8 and 9 are currently closed due to storm damage. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. Check Los Padres National Forest alerts for current fire restrictions before building campfires.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 20 at 12:26PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 to 103 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 97 and 107 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:26PM PDT until July 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 to 103 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 97 and 107 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. 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.
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About
Rose Valley Campground is the gateway to the legendary Rose Valley Falls, a magnificent two-tier 300-foot waterfall on the west end of the Topatopa Mountains in Los Padres National Forest. The campground sits at 3,450 feet elevation, surrounded by chaparral-covered mountains with pockets of Bigcone Douglas-Fir, cottonwood trees providing shade, and a running creek nearby. The principal attraction is Rose Valley Falls Trail, beginning between sites 4 and 5. The lower tier waterfall (100 feet) is an easy 0.8-mile round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain. The upper tier requires more adventurous scrambling over crumbly arkosic sandstone cliffs. Wildlife includes coyotes, deer, bobcats, mountain lions, bears, and red-tailed hawks. Spring brings wild roses and poppies; fall offers vibrant foliage. One mile away on Rose Valley Road is Piedra Blanca Trailhead, accessing trails into the Sespe Wilderness including the Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail leading to massive white rock formations.
Directions
From Ojai, follow Highway 33 north 14.7 miles to mile marker 25.84. Turn right onto Rose Valley Road (6N31) and follow the paved road 3.1 miles. Turn right at the Rose Valley Campground sign (across from the lower lake) and continue 0.6 miles to the campground. Watch for rough road sections.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 434-1996 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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