Reyes Creek Campground
REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND
Part of Los Padres National Forest
Overview
Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style.
Facilities
Reyes Creek Campground has 24 generously spaced campsites, ideal for tents, pickup truck campers, small RVs or small van conversion campers. RVs over 22 ft. are not recommended. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay as there is no water available. Six vault toilets service the campground.The road through the campground is narrow in places so RVs should be aware of obstructions and difficult angles into the campsites.
Natural Features
This shaded streamside campground located at 3,500 feet elevation boasts an ample supply of riparian oak and cottonwood trees. The creek area is well shaded and runs year-round. Overhead you may catch a glimpse of red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor!
Recreation
Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, group camping, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, nature viewing, and recreational mining are favored activities. Day trips to higher elevation snow play in the winter is also enjoyed.Nearby Attractions
Located south of Ozena Valley, this campground provides access to the Sespe Wilderness via the Reyes Creek Trail linking to the Piedra Blanc National Recreation Trail. This site is the trailhead for Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Area ideal for hiking or mountain biking.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (820) 500-1099.Important Notices
Contact: Camp Los Padres manages this campground. For questions, email info@camplospadres.com or call 820-500-1099.
Single sites: Site Capacity: Each campsite allows up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night, if space is available, and are paid at the campground. Groups of more than 8 must reserve a second site.
Double Sites: Double campsites allow up to 16 people and 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night, if space is available.
Group Site: The group site accommodates up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. Additional vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night, if space is available.
Be Self-Sufficient: No drinking water, public showers or dump station. Plan to bring everything you need for your stay. Spotty cell service, if any, up the hill. Nearest stores and gas are east on Lockwood Valley Rd in Frazier Park.
Campfires: Normally allowed year-round in Forest Service fire rings without a California Campfire Permit. Forest-wide restrictions can still ban fires; check before you arrive.
Fireworks: Prohibited at all times.
Safety: Help for emergencies is miles away. Avoid hiking alone, tell someone your plans, and carry a first aid kit. Bring gnat/mosquito repellent in spring, summer and fall.
Minimum Stay: 2 nights on weekends, 3 nights on holidays.
Trees: All trees, even when healthy and well-maintained, can pose a natural hazard of falling limbs. Visitors assume responsibility for any property damage, injury or other circumstances that may result from these hazards.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Property: Camp Los Padres is not responsible for loss or damages to property due to fire, theft, accident or any other cause.
Preparation for your trip: Please watch this Leave No Trace 7 Principles video prior to your arrival to help protect our National Forests.
Firewood Policy: Help protect Los Padres National Forest: Buy It Where You Burn It. Don't Move Firewood. Firewood must meet applicable local-origin (purchased within the same county) or approved treatment requirements (certified heat treated) to reduce invasive pest risks. Firewood brought into the campground may be subject to inspection, and if not purchased locally or found to be compliant with requirements it can be confiscated to prevent the spread of the Goldspotted Oak Borer. By completing your reservation, you acknowledge that you have been informed of the campground's firewood requirements and agree to comply with applicable restrictions. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
More Information: Visit Los Padres National Forest for forest alerts, fire restrictions and road conditions.
Notifications and Alerts
Limited Access: Ventura County Roads and the local Sheriff's office have closed Lockwood Valley Rd to RESIDENTS ONLY
Available Activities
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
<p>From Los Angeles take take I-5 north to until Frazier Park Mountain Road. Drive 6.9 miles and turn left onto Lockwood Valley Road. Drive 23 miles north. Then turn left into the campground. It will be labeled either Forestry Road 8n11 or Camp Scheideck Road.</p> <p>From the intersection of Highway 33 in Ojai. Continue north over the mountain 35 miles to Lockwood rd. Turn right on Lockwood and go 3 miles to the "Camp Sheideck/Reyes Creek CG" sign. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles to the entrance of the campground. Reyes Creek Campground is 3.7 miles in from Lockwood Valley Road. The road is paved the entire way to the campground. Please stay on paved road. Do not turn off onto any dirt roads or onto private property. </p>
Contact Information
Phone: 805 434 1996
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 09, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05b, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05a, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 05c, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS1, Loop Loop 1, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
