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Hi Mountain 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

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

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

Hi Mountain Campground

Nestled in large grove of oaks. Close to the Santa Lucia and Garcia Wildernesses. Recreational vehicles up to 16 feet.

Before you go

Season

January – December

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

The Adventure pass or Annual Interagency pass (National Parks pass), Senior Interagency pass, or Interagency Access pass is required for parking at Hi Mountain Campground. If you are walking in and camping, you do not need a pass. The pass is for the vehicle. Adventure passes can be purchased at Big 5 Sporting Goods stores. Check with the Big 5 Sporting Goods store nearest you to find out if they sell Adventure passes. Day passes are $5 and annual passes are $30 a year. Adventure passes are also sold at REI in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Hours

Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am

Restrictions

Pack out all trash. 14 day stay limit.

Scenic drives that pass close

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