Description

Come chill out in a grove of Jeffrey pine at Campo Alto Campground. Campsites are spacious, the air smells pine-sweet, and you will enjoy end-of-the-road privacy. If you have a hankering for a hike, head out on the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead and enjoy them scenic mountain vistas. Bring what you’ll need.

Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
15 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Ride along the beautiful Santa Barbara coast, the central Monterey coast, or anywhere you want in this huge forest. The recomme...Read more

Fishing

You can fish in the rivers and streams located throughout the forest, and fish in the ocean on the Monterey coast at Sand Dolla...Read more

Hiking

Up by Big Sur, the Ventana wilderness is a popular hiking destination, with 260 miles of hiking trails, making it a unique exp...Read more

Horseback riding

The Saint Lucia Mountains have been taken by horseback many a’ times, and the time you visit should be no exception. To truly f...Read more

Paddling

Lake Cachuma in the Santa Barbara region offers some of the best kayak fishing, especially with its location admist the mountai...Read more

Swimming

You can’t go wrong at Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, but it’s no match for the Seven Falls in Santa Barbara. This hike might not be...Read more

Wildlife watching

Whether you are an avid birdwatcher (California Condor...check), or just enjoy seeing what the wilderness has to offer, Los Pad...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Campo Alto Campground.

Beach
Cave
Forest
Hot spring
Lake
River, stream, or...
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Wandering
Wandering Y.
didn't provide a recommendation.
October 17th, 2016

Stunning place to reconnect with nature. The drive up there was so beautiful. We were the only people camping at Campo Alto last night so we threw an impromptu concert and sang while playing guitar overlooking the clouds below. The camping spots are well spaced and each have their own charm. The bathrooms were sparse and very clean. I can't wait to return! xx The Wandering Yogis

Hipcamper Jessica
Jessica C.
didn't provide a recommendation.
September 9th, 2015

Absolutely beautiful and serene! We camped at the beginning of September and it got reallllly cold at night. The bathroom was clean. We were told by a camp neighbor that we needed a fire permit so we drove down to the Apache fire station to get one for free, but you can also do it online. To our understanding, there is currently a mama & baby bear that frequent the campsite at night so be sure to put ALL food and smelly items up in your car when you go to bed and don't leave your pups outside your tent or RV when she may be cruising for some snacks. Overall a great experience and we are gonna go back for sure.

Hipcamper Matt F.
recommends this listing.
December 26th, 2016
Park
Los Padres National Forest
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
805-434-1996
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
34.832° N, 119.211° W
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 15 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)