Notices & Closures

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OPEN

Monterey
Pfeiffer Day Use Area
Plaskett Creek Campground
Kirk Creek Campground
Sand Dollar Beach Day Use Area
Willow Creek Day Use Area
Mill Creek Day Use Area
Memorial Park Campground

Santa Lucia
Cerro Alto Campground (Short term closure
Monday, Jan. 29th – Wednesday, Jan. 31st)
Figueroa Campground
Nira Camp Ground
Davy Brown Campground
Turkey Flat OHV Day Use Area

Santa Barbara
Paradise Campground
First Crossing Day Use Area
White Rock DUA

Mt. Pinos
Ballinger Campground/OHV
Reyes Creek Campground

KOA
Lake Isabella / Kern River

CLOSED

SEASONAL CLOSURES:

Mt. Pinos
Campo Alto Campground
Mt. Pinos Campground
McGill Campground
Pine Mountain Campground
Reyes Peak Campground

TEMPORARY CLOSURES:

Monterey
Ponderosa Campground
Nacimieto Campground
Arroyo Seco Campgound
Arroyo Seco Day Use Area
Escondido Campground
China Camp Campground (30 more days for Road work)
Limekiln State Park
White Oaks Campground (30 more days for Road work)

Santa Lucia
La Panza Campground
Navajo Flat Campground/OHV

Santa Barbara
Upper Oso Campground
Lower Oso Day Use Area
Aliso Trailhead
Falls Day Use Area
Fremont Campground
Live Oak Day Use Area
Sandstone Day Use Area
Red Rock Day Use Area & Trailhead
Los Prietos Campground
Sage Hill Campground

Ojai
Holiday Group Campground (opening Feb. 1st)
Middle Lion Campground (30 more days for Road work)
Pine Mountain Campground
Reyes Peak Campground
Rose Valley Campground (opening Feb. 1st)
Wheeler Gorge Campground (opening Feb. 1st)

Mt. Pinos
Chuchupate Campground

First Crossing Day Use Area

Los Padres National Forest | Santa Barbara, CA

Planning a family reunion? With 50 picnic tables at 13 different sites, The First Crossing Day Use Area, just off Paradise Road near Santa Barbara, is just what you need. It’s equally ideal for birthday celebrations or even just rounding up family and friends for a summer BBQ. The 16-acre area has 130 parking spots and splendid hiking trails that lead to the Santa Ynez River running alongside the site.

Highlights

• Located on the Santa Ynez River
• Picnic areas, grills, restrooms

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fees

$10.00 day use fee per vehicle
$30.00 per van
$50.00 per bus