Reyes Creek Campground
Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Tent-only | 8 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
27 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 02 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 03 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 04 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 06 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 07 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 08 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 09 | Loop 1 | Tent only | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 10 | Loop 1 | Tent only | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 11 | Loop 1 | Tent only | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 2 / 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 |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Reyes Creek Campground has 24 generously spaced campsites, ideal for tents, pickup truck campers, small RVs or small van conversion campers. RVs over 22 ft. are not recommended. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay as there is no water available. Six vault toilets service the campground. The road through the campground is narrow in places so RVs should be aware of obstructions and difficult angles into the campsites.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Los Padres National Forest |
| Booking | www.recreation.gov or by call 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | $30/night for camping, $10 per extra vehicle. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee. |
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Getting there
From Los Angeles take I-5 north to until Frazier Park Mountain Road. Drive 6.9 miles and turn left onto Lockwood Valley Road. Drive 23 miles north. Then turn left into the campground. It will be labeled either Forestry Road 8n11 or Camp Scheideck Road. From the intersection of Highway 33 in Ojai.
| Coordinates | 34.6812° N, 119.3088° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBryson
49 mi from the campground · 200 acres · 0% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ojai Valley Surplus ↗ | 16.6 mi |
| Dump station | Lake Casitas Recreation Area ↗ | 18.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Harder RV Storage ↗ | 30.8 mi |
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Reyes Creek Campground - Los Padres National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
Located south of Ozena Valley, this campground provides access to the Sespe Wilderness via the Reyes Creek Trail linking to the Piedra Blanc National Recreation Trail. This site is the trailhead for Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Area ideal for hiking or mountain biking.
- 11.9 miWest Tumamait Trailhead - 21W03 ↗Trailhead
- 11.9 miFishbowls Trailhead - 21W05 ↗Trailhead
- 12.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miGene Marshall-Piedra Blanca ↗18.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.8 miSulphur Spring Canyon OHV #1002.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miEast Dry Cyn Corridor OHV #109 ↗5.9 mi trail
- 2.6 miBoulder Canyon ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miRaspberry Spring0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.1 miChorro Grande ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
Chumash Wilderness begins about 5.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.5 miChumash Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 37,793 acres
- 6.4 miMatilija Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 29,207 acres
- 7.2 miSespe Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 219,209 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.
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Natural features
This shaded streamside campground located at 3,500 feet elevation boasts an ample supply of riparian oak and cottonwood trees. The creek area is well shaded and runs year-round. Overhead you may catch a glimpse of red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor!
Recreation
Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, group camping, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, nature viewing, and recreational mining are favored activities. Day trips to higher elevation snow play in the winter is also enjoyed.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Reyes Creek Campground?
Sites at Reyes Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. www.recreation.gov or by call 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Reyes Creek Campground?
$30/night for camping, $10 per extra vehicle. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Reyes Creek Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Reyes Creek Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Reyes Creek Campground have?
27 sites, including 18 standard sites without power, 8 tent-only sites, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Reyes Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Reyes Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Reyes Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Reyes Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Reyes Creek Campground?
Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, group camping, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, nature viewing, and recreational mining are favored activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Reyes Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Reyes Peak Campground (3 mi, partly first-come), Pine Mountain Campground (3.1 mi), and Rancho Nuevo Campground (5.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby