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Los Padres National Forest

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 11:16AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

August 28th, 11:16 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 88 and 98 common, hottest Friday. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Most coastal areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, and southern Santa Barbara Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 11:16AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

August 28th, 11:16 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Heat, Hot conditions with high temperatures of 92 to 102 common, hottest Friday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Saturday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 11:16AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

August 28th, 11:16 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 98 and 108 common, hottest Friday. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. * WHERE...Most valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

Overview

Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres across central California's Coast and Transverse Ranges, stretching 220 miles from Monterey to Kern County. The forest is currently open but with significant recent fire impacts and ongoing restrictions. The Gifford Fire (August 2025) burned 131,614 acres and reached 100% containment in late September, becoming California's largest fire of 2025. This followed the Madre Fire (July 2025) which burned over 80,000 acres and was declared out in late July. Area closures remain in effect from both fires, particularly affecting the Santa Lucia and Mt. Pinos Ranger Districts. Fire restrictions are active forest-wide through January 31, 2026, with additional restrictions in Santa Barbara front country through February 26, 2026 - campfires prohibited except at developed sites. The Sespe Condor Sanctuary remains closed to protect California Condor recovery. Highway 1 has partial closures near Big Sur due to rockslides. Many seasonal gates close December 1 and reopen May 1. Most recreation sites and campgrounds are open, though some areas like Figueroa Mountain trails, Lake Fire areas, and storm-damaged sections remain closed. Check district-specific conditions as accessibility varies significantly - the forest spans four distinct ranger districts with independent status updates.

Campgrounds

Aliso Park Campground American Canyon Arroyo Seco Arroyo Seco Group Campground Baja Ballinger Campground Barrel Springs Bates Canyon Bottchers Gap Brookshire Buck Spring CHULA VISTA Caballo Campground Campo Alto Campground Cerro Alto Campground China Camp Campground Chuchupate Campground Davy Brown Campground Dome Springs Campground Dutchman Campground Escondido Campground Figueroa Fremont Campground Goldhill Camping Area Halfmoon Campground Hardluck Holiday Group Campground Horseshoe Springs Campground

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