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.
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
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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