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Arroyo Seco
14 mi southwest of Greenfield, CA · No signal at camp
About Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California's westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, into the mountain air and provides access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The small non-body contact lake near the group campsites gives campers an edge on mountain fishing and small non-motorized boating. Anglers will find mostly bass and catfish in the lakes, and other species on occasion. A fishing license is required for visitors over 16 years of age. The nearby river offers a small beach where campers and day use visitors may wade and swim. All nearby bodies of water are dependent upon seasonal rain for levels to rise. The Ventana Wilderness, also known as "the gorge," provides ample opportunities for hiking, swimming, backpacking, hunting and horseback riding. No motorized vehicles are allowed (unless prior…
- Fees: Single campsite accommodate 6-8 people. Double campsites accommodate 12-16 people. - Modern Single Campsite - $40 per site, per night -…
- Managed by: Los Padres National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi southwest of Greenfield, CA · 36.23972, -121.47861
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: Apr–Jun & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek | Horse | 0.1 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Camp Cawatre | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Santa Lucia | Horse | 0.6 mi | 14.7 mi |
| Marble Peak | Horse | 1.9 mi | 12.9 mi |
| Horse Pasture | Horse | 2.4 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Santa Lucia Connector | Horse | 2.5 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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.Dump station: 14.5 mi
Water fill-up: 14.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 15 mi SW of Greenfield 1.4 mi
- Rocky Creek Camp 1.5 mi
- Jerky Camp 2.4 mi
- Horse Pasture (Adobe) Primitive Camp 2.6 mi
- Millers Lodge 2.8 mi
- Dispersed spot · 16 mi SW of Greenfield 2.9 mi