Reyes Creek Overview

Located south of Ozena Valley, Reyes Creek Campground has 24 single family campsites set in a scenic canyon near the Sespe Wilderness of Los Padres National Forest. One group campsite (up to 40 people) is also available.

Several campsites are located along the creek and have nice shade from oak and cottonwood trees. Other campsites are more in the open with limited to no shade.  Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a parking spur (20 to 30 feet), table, fire ring and grill. RVs over 22 feet not recommended due to narrow camp roads. Amenities include vault toilets and trash collection. Potable (drinking) water is not available.  Cell service is also not available in the area.

Reyes Creek – Outdoor Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.  You can also catch a few trout when the creek is stocked.

Just before the campground you’ll pass through the small and rustic colony known as Camp Scheideck. Originally called Camp Ozena when it was built in the 1920s, there are several cabins, and old lodge/bar (no longer open), and even a small (‘Boot Hill’) cemetery next to a chapel.

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.

Other campgrounds in the area include ( Pine Mountain (15 miles) and Reyes Peak (16 miles). Ballinger (ATV) campground is also 24 miles away and Wheeler Gorge campground is 33 miles away.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing