U.S. Forest Service · Los Padres National Forest · California

Mt. Figueroa Campground

Experience life elevated when you enjoy vistas of wildflowers, star gazing, and summer campouts atop Figueroa Mountain. Lose yourself in a grove of beautiful red manzanita, oaks and pines as Figueroa Campground lifts your spirits and your senses. Take a leisurely walk up the mountain ridge to watch a beautiful sunset or walk the trail around the campground to see the wildlife and all of nature's beauty. During the spring season, the area features an amazing wildflower display. This easily accessed pedestal in the pines is also very popular with hunters during the annual deer season.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov34 sitesNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Share the Experience, Ashly Cullumber · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups32
Host/management2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

32 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
02Loop 1Back-in35PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
04Loop 1Back-in35PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
05Loop 1Back-in35PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
06Loop 1Back-in23PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
07Loop 1Back-in25PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
08Loop 1Back-in25PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
09Loop 1Back-in35PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
10Loop 1Back-in25PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
11Loop 1Back-in24PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard
12Loop 1Back-in25PavedFull6 / 1YesStandard

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

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Figueroa Campground has 33 campsites and each site has fire rings, pedestal barbeques and a picnic table. Hard packed soil makes several of the sites accessible to the three, double vault, wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Figueroa Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 ft. long; hook-ups are not available. Three dumpsters are located on Figueroa Mountain Road for convenient trash disposal. There is no drinking water at this site; please bring your own water.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonJanuary to December
ForestLos Padres National Forest
Bookingwww.recreation.gov or by call 1-877-444-6777
Fees$30/night, $10/ extra vehicle fee. Concession-managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. The Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use within the campground or extra vehicle parking fee.
Rules14 day stay limit

Los Padres National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Mt. Figueroa Campground50°60°70°80°January: 4.89 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.29 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.61 inches of precipitationApril: 1.31 inches of precipitationMay: 0.54 inches of precipitationJune: 0.06 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.01 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.00 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.08 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.80 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.24 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.30 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 50.7°F averageFebruary: 51.8°F averageMarch: 54.5°F averageApril: 57.5°F averageMay: 61.3°F averageJune: 65.8°F averageJuly: 69.9°F averageAugust: 70.9°F averageSeptember: 68.6°F averageOctober: 63.6°F averageNovember: 56.4°F averageDecember: 50.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cachuma Lake, 11 miles from the campground at 789 feet, station USC00041253 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year.

Getting there

From Santa Barbara, travel to Los Olivos via Hwy. 154 or take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 154. Turn onto Figueroa Mountain Road, which crosses Hwy. 154, and becomes Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. Follow Figueroa Mountain Road about 10 miles to the top of the mountain, at which point continue until you see the campground.

Coordinates34.7347° N, 119.9861° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗10.9 mi
RV sales & serviceHarder RV Storage ↗23.9 mi
Outdoor gearSurf Connection ↗27.3 mi

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Worth a stop

A few miles away, Davy Brown Campground is the starting point for several trails, including the spectacular Davy Brown/Fir Canyon Trail. Two miles further are the Lower Manzana and Upper Manzana trailheads, entry points to the majestic San Rafael Wilderness. Los Olivios, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buelton are within an hour's drive.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.4 mi
    Pino Alto ↗
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    La Jolla ↗
    4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Fir Canyon Davy Brown
    3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Willow Spur
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Munch Canyon
    2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.3 mi
    Willow Spring (figueroa)
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside San Rafael Wilderness, which overlaps Los Padres National Forest.

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.

Natural features

Figueroa Campground is surrounded and shaded by red manzanita and a variety of oak and pine trees. During spring, Figueroa Campground is an ideal place to camp while you enjoy the magnificent wildflower displays that Figueroa Mountain has to offer. This is also the home of numerous spring migrating birds, such as the exquisite western tanager, which breeds and raises its young on Figueroa Mountain until August.

Recreation

Trails, horseback riding, off road vehicle use, mountain biking, fishing, camping, backpacking, seasonal hunting, shooting and photography are all popular recreational uses on Figueroa Mountain. Figueroa Campground serves as a centralized location to various trailheads, including the Davy Brown/Fir Canyon and Ballard Trails. On Figueroa Lookout Road, you will also find amazing views of rolling hills and the shimmering Pacific Ocean in the distance.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mt. Figueroa Campground?

Sites at Mt. Figueroa 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 Mt. Figueroa Campground?

$30/night, $10/ extra vehicle fee. Concession-managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. The Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use within the campground or extra vehicle parking fee.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mt. Figueroa Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Mt. Figueroa Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season January to December.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Mt. Figueroa Campground have?

34 sites, including 32 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Mt. Figueroa Campground?

Mt. Figueroa Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Mt. Figueroa Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mt. Figueroa Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Mt. Figueroa Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. 14 day stay limit

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Mt. Figueroa Campground?

Trails, horseback riding, off road vehicle use, mountain biking, fishing, camping, backpacking, seasonal hunting, shooting and photography are all popular recreational uses on Figueroa Mountain. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Mt. Figueroa Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Davy Brown Campground (2.5 mi), Nira Campground (3.7 mi), and Fremont Campground (16.3 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby