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Middle Lion Campground
8 mi northeast of Ojai, CA · No signal at camp
About Middle Lion Campground
Middle Lion Campground is surrounded by chaparral covered mountains, shaded by cottonwood trees and is next to a peaceful stream. Facilities: Middle Lion has eight campsites. 6 sites are by reservation and 2 sites are first-come, first-served. They are located along a single loop, close to a creek. Tables, barbecue grills and/or fire rings are provided in each site. There is a vault toilet in the campground. There is no drinking water at this site. **You need to bring your own water.** Points of Interest: Middle Lion Campground is particularly beautiful in the fall. As the trees change color, you will find yourself surrounded by vibrant yellow hues! If you enjoy hiking there are several trails for you to choose from near the campground. The Lion Canyon Trail (22W06) starts at the back of the campground. After 1.3 miles you will reach the Rose Lion Connector Trail (22W16) on the right.…
- Fees: $30/night, $10/ extra vehicle fee. Concession-managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. The Interagency Senior and…
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 8 mi northeast of Ojai, CA · 34.54953, -119.16631
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 & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Canyon | Horse | at camp | 6.9 mi |
| Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca | Horse | 0.7 mi | 18.5 mi |
| Sespe River | Horse | 0.8 mi | 16.2 mi |
| Middle Sespe | Horse | 1.0 mi | 7.6 mi |
| Rose Lion | Horse | 1.1 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Rose Valley Falls | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 0.3 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 is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.4 mi
Propane: 15 mi
Camps nearby
- Rose Valley Campground 1.5 mi
- East Fork Lion Camp 2 mi
- Piedra Blanca Camp 2.4 mi
- Twin Forks Campground 2.6 mi
- Ojai Ranger District 2.7 mi
- Bear Creek 3.6 mi