Kcl Campground campground
Kcl Campground
Nearby points of interest include the Carrizo Plain National Monument, which offers hiking, bird watching, and wildflower viewing opportunities. The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, a sacred Native American site with over 200 pictographs, is also located nearby. Visitors can also explore the historic Elkhorn Ranch, once home to President Theodore Roosevelt.
The campground amenities include primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, as well as vault toilets. There is no potable water available at the campground, so visitors must bring their own. The area is also known for its dark skies, making it a popular spot for stargazing.
The best time to visit Kcl Campground is in the spring when the wildflowers are in bloom and temperatures are mild, ranging from mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Summer temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making it less popular for camping.
Sources:
-https://www.blm.gov/visit/carrizo-plain-national-monument
-https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233517
-https://www.nps.gov/carr/learn/historyculture/elkhorndetails.htm
What's on-site at Kcl Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Kcl Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kcl - Carrizo Plains | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Selby Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Selby | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Aliso Park Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Aliso Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Kcl Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Cyn C Nr Ventucopa Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Cuyama R Bl Buckhorn Cyn Nr Santa Maria Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Sisquoc R Nr Sisquoc Ca | 206 cfs | → |
| Sisquoc R Nr Garey | · | → |
| Santa Cruz C Nr Santa Ynez Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Huasna R Nr Arroyo Grande Ca | 2 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- 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.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Kcl Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Kcl Campground
Can I make reservations at Kcl Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Kcl Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Kcl Campground.