Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area
Open daily and year-round, Turkey Flat Campground has an open area of campsites that include picnic tables and two vault toilets. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) onsite. There is no dump station. Near the fee/information boards is a staging area to offload gear. This facility does not accept reservations.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
Site guide
4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 02 | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 03 | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 04 | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Open daily and year-round, Turkey Flat Campground has an open area of campsites that include picnic tables and two vault toilets. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) onsite. There is no dump station. Near the fee/information boards is a staging area to offload gear.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Santa Margarita, CA, head northeast on H St toward Margarita Ave. Turn right onto CA-58 E. Turn left to stay on CA-58 E. Turn right onto Parkhill Rd for 16.miles. Turn left onto Black Mountain Rd/Forest Rte 29S02 Destination will be on the left
| Coordinates | 35.3486° N, 120.3509° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Moondoggie's Beach Club ↗ | 18.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | California RV Outlets ↗ | 22.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Hiking trails, biking, fishing and shopping are all within 29 miles of the campground.
- 8 miRinconada Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.6 miBig Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miPowerline OHV1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 0.2 miTower OHV2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 0.5 miLa Canada OHV0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.5 miHowards Bypass OHV2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.9 miLas Chiches OHV3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 2.4 miNavajo Bypass OHV1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miTurkey Flat OHV Campground/Staging Area/Trailhead ↗Los Padres National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Los Padres National Forest begins about 2.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.3 miLos Padres National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,970,265 acres
- 4.8 miGarcia Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,987 acres
- 5.1 miMachesna Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 18,278 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
Oak, conifer and various chaparral trees dot the landscape in this rider's paradise. The terrain is mostly rocky and hard packed. On a clear day, take in the expansive views of the coastline and the Sierra Mountains, as well as peaks such as Pozo Summit (elevation 2,635 ft.) and Black Mountain (elevation 3,622 ft.).
Recreation
Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails geared toward the beginner to experienced rider, and all accessible from your camping spot or the day use staging area. The facility even has a kids track for those beginner riders.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
Sites at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area have?
4 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
There is no dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails geared toward the beginner to experienced rider, and all accessible from your camping spot or the day use staging area. The Recreation section on this page has the r
Source: Recreation
What if Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Navajo Flats Campground (2.6 mi), Navajo Flat OHV Staging Area and campsites (4.3 mi), and La Panza Campground (5.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby