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.
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.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 7:22PM PST until December 30 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Malibu Coast, Ventura County Valleys, western Los Angeles County Valleys, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains, and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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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