Reyes Peak Campground Los Padres National Forest California

Reyes Peak Overview

Reyes Peak Campground sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet and has 6 campsites with spectacular views of the Cuyama Badlands on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.  On a clear day you can even see some of the Channel Islands.

Campsites are surrounded by Jeffrey Pines, Sugar Pines, White Fir and Little Ponderosa Pines. They can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 25 feet). Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campround amenities include vault toilets. Potable (drinking) water is not available.  Cell service is poor in the area.

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Reyes Peak Campground – Area Recreation and Features

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, mountain biking (Chorro Grande and Boulder Canyon), hang gliding (launch is 1/2 mile east along main road), horseback riding, climbing/bouldering, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

There are a couple of trails leaving Reyes Peak. Chorro Grande Trail is located at the gate just past the last campsite. It will lead you south to Chorro Springs before dropping down to Highway 33. The distance is 5 miles. The climb back up is very steep. Raspberry Spring Trail will lead you north on a short one-half mile walk through the pines. It is a moderately steep hike. It starts at the parking area on the western edge of the campground. Drive past the gate at the end of the paved road and you will end up at Reyes Peak Trailhead. The Reyes Peak Trail ((23W04) is moderately difficult. It leads eastward into the Sespe Wilderness for 5.8 miles to the Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail (22W03). Remember, no mountain bikes are allowed in the wilderness.

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Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing