Summary
A free, self-issued permit may be required for wilderness access. There are no toilets, water, picnic tables, RV access, or hookups—this is a backcountry experience. Campers must pack in/out and follow fire regulations (fire rings not provided). Nestled in a scenic, forested canyon near Sespe Wilderness, it’s surrounded by dramatic sandstone cliffs and wildflower-dotted meadows. The Fishbowls and Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca Trails provide excellent hiking. Visit in spring or fall for cooler weather and flowing creeks; summers can be hot and dry.
Nearby Campgrounds
Fishbowls Camp
Cedar Creek Camp
Pine Mountain Lodge Campsite
Three Mile Camp
Thorn Meadows Campground
Thorn Meadows
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sespe Creek Near Wheeler Springs Ca
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1510cfs |
Matilija C Nr Res Nr Matilija Hot Springs Ca
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2cfs |
Santa Paula C Nr Santa Paula
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777cfs |
Sespe C Nr Fillmore
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8530cfs |
Ventura R Nr Ventura
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2420cfs |
Piru C Ab Frenchmans Flat Ca
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16cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Headwaters, Upper Piru Creek To Wildernes Boundary
Section Line To Confluence With Rock Creek
Chorro Grande Canyon To Section Line Dividing Sec 1, T5N, R23W And Sec 6, T5N, T22W