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American Canyon Seasonal Campground
20 mi east of Edna, CA · AT&T 4G
About American Canyon Seasonal Campground
**Update: August 10, 2023** There is currently no access to American Canyon Campground via the Avenales Ranch. A reservation system is being developed and will be in place for next year’s hunting season.
- Fees: Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass.
- Season: August – September
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 20 mi east of Edna, CA · 35.28341, -120.26661
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Sellers Potrero | Horse | 1.8 mi | 5.4 mi |
| Castle Crags | Horse | 2.4 mi | 11.0 mi |
| Avenales | Horse | 2.5 mi | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: CalStar (Star party), 50 mi.
Dump station: 23.3 mi
Propane: 8 mi
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