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Campo Alto Campground

in Los Padres National Forest

Reported temporarily closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
40 ft
Sites
19
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Campo Alto Campground

Jeffrey Pine shaded camp, Recreational Vehicles up to 30 feet. There are 17 campsites. 6-8 people allowed per site. 2-3 small tents. Access to the Vincent Tumameit Trailhead. Beautiful scenic views. Picnic tables, fire rings. Reservations: 13 sites are now on the reservation system. 4 sites are first-come, first-serve. In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

This site is managed by the Parks Management Concession Company for the Forest Service. $30/night for camping, $10 per extra vehicle per night. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee.

Hours

Check-in time is 3 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Quiet hours: 10 pm - 6 am

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