Toad Springs
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. 14-day stay limit.
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 10:53PM PST until December 30 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Grapevine, and Tehachapi. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts are expected mainly over the higher peaks and ridge tops.
About
Toad Springs is a small developed campground tucked in a canyon near Pine Mountain Club in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. Easily accessed via Quatal Canyon Road, approximately half a mile southwest from Sierra Noroeste Road, the campground sits at 5,550 feet elevation and serves as a convenient base camp for OHV enthusiasts exploring the nearby Quatal Canyon routes. The campground offers 5-6 primitive campsites shaded by pinyon pines and exotic trees, with numerous Great Basin sage shrubs throughout. Each site features picnic tables, and the camp includes 2 Klamath stoves and 3 metal fire rings. Pit toilets are available, along with a sign and bulletin board. Campers must bring their own water, though a spring can be found 2/10 mile down the dry wash from the campsite. The area is particularly popular with hunters during fall season. Down Quatal Canyon Road 9N04, visitors can explore a designated Geological Reserve featuring steeply eroded cliffs of colorful sandstone and shale. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit, providing an intimate camping experience for those seeking solitude in the forest.
Directions
Located on Quatal Canyon Road approximately 0.5 miles southwest from Sierra Noroeste Road (also known as Harris Ranch Road), about 5 miles west of Pine Mountain Club.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 245-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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