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La Panza Campground

in Los Padres National Forest

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

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
7
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Moderate
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

La Panza Campground

Nestled in large grove of oaks. Close proximity to off-highway vehicle opportunities and access to Machesna Mountain Wilderness. Recreational vehicles no longer than 16 feet. There are 9 campsites. Reservations: 7 sites are now on the reservation system: www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. (2 campsites) are on a first-come, first- serve basis. The La Panza Campground is no longer an Adventure Pass Campground. This campground is managed by the Parks Management for the Forest Service. No drinking water at the campground. Bring your own water.

Before you go

Season

January – December

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

La Panza Campground is managed by the Parks Management for the Forest Service. $30/night, $10/extra vehicle fee. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee. Cash only for first-come, first-serve campsites.

Hours

Campground check-in time: 3:00pm, check-out time: 12:00 noon. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am.

Restrictions

14 day stay limit.

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