MT. Figueroa Campground
MT. FIGUEROA CAMPGROUND
Part of Los Padres National Forest
Overview
Experience life elevated when you enjoy vistas of wildflowers, star gazing, and summer campouts atop Figueroa Mountain. Lose yourself in a grove of beautiful red manzanita, oaks and pines as Figueroa Campground lifts your spirits and your senses. Take a leisurely walk up the mountain ridge to watch a beautiful sunset or walk the trail around the campground to see the wildlife and all of nature's beauty.During the spring season, the area features an amazing wildflower display. This easily accessed pedestal in the pines is also very popular with hunters during the annual deer season.
Facilities
Figueroa Campground has 33 campsites and each site has fire rings, pedestal barbeques and a picnic table. Hard packed soil makes several of the sites accessible to the three, double vault, wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Figueroa Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 ft. long; hook-ups are not available. Three dumpsters are located on Figueroa Mountain Road for convenient trash disposal. There is no drinking water at this site; please bring your own water.Natural Features
Figueroa Campground is surrounded and shaded by red manzanita and a variety of oak and pine trees. During spring, Figueroa Campground is an ideal place to camp while you enjoy the magnificent wildflower displays that Figueroa Mountain has to offer. This is also the home of numerous spring migrating birds, such as the exquisite western tanager, which breeds and raises its young on Figueroa Mountain until August.Recreation
Trails, horseback riding, off road vehicle use, mountain biking, fishing, camping, backpacking, seasonal hunting, shooting and photography are all popular recreational uses on Figueroa Mountain. Figueroa Campground serves as a centralized location to various trailheads, including the Davy Brown/Fir Canyon and Ballard Trails. On Figueroa Lookout Road, you will also find amazing views of rolling hills and the shimmering Pacific Ocean in the distance.Nearby Attractions
A few miles away, Davy Brown Campground is the starting point for several trails, including the spectacular Davy Brown/Fir Canyon Trail. Two miles further are the Lower Manzana and Upper Manzana trailheads, entry points to the majestic San Rafael Wilderness. Los Olivios, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buelton are within an hour's drive.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.
Water & Services: No drinking water, public showers or cell service. The nearest stores and gas are a 15-minute drive down the mountain to Los Olivos along Hwy 154.
Campfires: Figueroa is a Campfire Use Site; campfires are 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.
Weather: Nights are often cold, even in summer; bring jackets. Bring gnat/mosquito repellent in spring, summer and fall.
Safety: Help for emergencies is miles away. Avoid hiking alone, tell someone your plans, and carry a first aid kit.
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.
Available Activities
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Santa Barbara, travel to Los Olivos via Hwy. 154 or take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 154. Turn onto Figueroa Mountain Road, which crosses Hwy. 154, and becomes Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. Follow Figueroa Mountain Road about 10 miles to the top of the mountain, at which point continue until you see the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 805-434-1996
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 23, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
