Rose Valley Campground
Open — Open year-round. Six sites are reservable via Recreation.gov, and three sites are first-come, first-served. Check-in is 3:00 p.m., check-out is 12:00 noon.
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
Rose Valley Campground is nestled at 3,450 feet elevation in the Topatopa Mountains of Los Padres National Forest, accessed via scenic Highway 33 from Ojai. The campground features 9 sites arranged in a single loop, with some shaded by cottonwood trees. Each site includes a table and BBQ grill or fire ring. The area is surrounded by chaparral-covered mountains with pockets of Bigcone Douglas-Fir, sage, chamise, and toyon. The campground serves as the primary access point for Rose Valley Falls, the tallest waterfall in the range. The trail begins between campsites 4 and 5, leading half a mile to the base of the impressive two-tier, 300-foot waterfall cascading over arkosic sandstone cliffs. The easy 0.8-mile round trip hike gains 150 feet of elevation to reach the lower tier. A running creek flows through the area, and wildflowers including wild rose and poppies bloom in spring, while toyon produces bright red berries in fall and winter. One mile away on Rose Valley Road sits the Piedra Blanca Trailhead, gateway to the Sespe Wilderness and Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail, leading to massive white rock formations. Wildlife sightings may include coyotes, deer, bobcats, mountain lions, bears, red-tailed hawks, frogs, toads, and ducks on the nearby lake. The remote location offers excellent stargazing opportunities away from city lights.
Directions
From Ojai, follow Highway 33 north for 14.7 miles to mile marker 25.84. Turn right onto Rose Valley Road (6N31) and follow the paved road for 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.
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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 | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 646-4348 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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