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Friis Campground
14 mi southeast of Creston, CA · AT&T 5G
Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–May & Oct–Novbest months
About Friis Campground
Nestled a large grove of oaks. Fairly isolated campground.
- Fees: None
- Season: January – December
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 14 mi southeast of Creston, CA · 35.3811, -120.32641
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
60°36°Jan
60°37°Feb
64°40°Mar
69°41°Apr
77°47°May
86°53°Jun
92°59°Jul
93°58°Aug
88°54°Sep
77°47°Oct
66°40°Nov
59°35°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
See Friis Campground from above
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friis OHV | ATV road | at camp | 1.6 mi |
| Fernandez | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Navajo Bypass OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Las Chiches OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Tower OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Howards Bypass OHV | Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: CalStar (Star party), 43 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 23.1 mi
Propane: 7.8 mi