California Camping Areas
Los Prietos Camping Area is located in the Los Padres National Forest of California, offering serene views of the surrounding mountains and forest. The nearby Lake Cachuma offers recreational water activities, and the Santa Ynez Valley wine region is a short drive away. The campground provides amenities such as pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with 18 campsites. The best time to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit. Hikers can enjoy the nearby Rattlesnake Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon. Those interested in history can visit the nearby Cold Spring Tavern, an iconic stagecoach stop dating back to 1868. Get driving directions.
Los Prietos
Los Prietos Camping Area is located in the Los Padres National Forest of California, offering serene views of the surrounding mountains and forest. The nearby Lake Cachuma offers recreational water activities, and the Santa Ynez Valley wine region is a short drive away. The campground provides amenities such as pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with 18 campsites. The best time to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit. Hikers can enjoy the nearby Rattlesnake Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon. Those interested in history can visit the nearby Cold Spring Tavern, an iconic stagecoach stop dating back to 1868. Get driving directions.
Weather Forecast
Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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Santa Maria R A Suey Crossing Nr Santa Maria Ca
USGS 11140585 |
1 cfs |
Orcutt C Nr Orcutt Ca
USGS 11141050 |
11 cfs |
Lopez C Nr Arroyo Grande Ca
USGS 11141280 |
11 cfs |
Sisquoc R Nr Garey
USGS 11140000 |
67 cfs |
San Pedro C A Goleta Ca
USGS 11120520 |
4 cfs |
Cuyama R Bl Buckhorn Cyn Nr Santa Maria Ca
USGS 11136800 |
10 cfs |
Huasna R Nr Arroyo Grande Ca
USGS 11137900 |
12 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Nira | 11 | 1,836 ft | |||
Fremont | 15 | 981 ft | |||
Upper Oso | 25 | 1,166 ft | |||
Los Prietos | 37 | 1,088 ft |