Toad Springs
Open year-round, 24 hours a day. Free with no reservations required. First-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit. Check current fire restrictions and any Mt. Pinos Ranger District closures before visiting.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order with Exceptions
To provide for public safety, the Timber and Plaskett Fire Area are closed, including roads and trails described in Exhibit A and shown on the Exhibit B Map.This Forest Order No. 05-07-51-26-11 supersedes Forest Order No. 05-07-51-26-10.
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. Effective from September 16, 2026, through September 15, 2027.
About
Toad Springs Campground offers a quiet, primitive camping experience in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The five campsites are nestled in a canyon shaded by cottonwood and pinyon pines, providing a peaceful retreat near Pine Mountain Club. This is a true backcountry-style campground with no developed facilities. There are no restrooms, no potable water, and no trash service. Campers must bring all water and pack out all trash. Each of the five sites features a fire ring and picnic table. The campground is free with no reservations required. Access is via Quatal Canyon Road (Forest Road 9N09), approximately half a mile south from either Mil Potrero Highway or Hudson Ranch Road off Highway 166.
Directions
From Highway 166, take either Mil Potrero Highway or Hudson Ranch Road, then proceed south approximately half a mile on Quatal Canyon Road (Forest Road 9N09).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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