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Upper Oso Campground
8 mi northwest of Mission Canyon, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 4G
About Upper Oso Campground
There are 10 campsites open at the Upper Oso Campground. They are currently first-come, first-served only. No reservations until May 15, 2022. The remaining 14 campsites (mostly equestrian campsites) are temporarily closed until further notice. Oak trees, seasonal creek runs through the campground, large sites, canyon setting. Tables, firepits w/grill, barbecues, flush toilets, water, garbage bins, R/V - no hookups. Firewood for purchase from the campground host. River access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. There are several accessible sites at this campground. This campground occasionally closes during the winter months if the water levels are too high at the First Crossing and prevents access. Campfires are currently allowed with a CA Campfire Permit: [www.readyforwildfire.org](http://www.readyforwildfire.org)
- Fees: $30/night, $10/ extra vehicle fee. Concession-managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. The Interagency Senior and…
- Season: January – December
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 8 mi northwest of Mission Canyon, CA · 34.55611, -119.77081
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–Jun & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Romero Camuesa Fdr | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 11.7 mi |
| Aliso Loop | Horse | 0.2 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Aliso Loop | Horse | 0.5 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Santa Cruz | Horse | 0.7 mi | 19.0 mi |
| Arroyo Burro | Horse | 1.1 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Camuesa Connector | Horse | 1.1 mi | 4.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 1.3 mi
Water fill-up: 9 mi
Propane: 8 mi
Camps nearby
- Upper Oso Campground 0.9 mi
- Los Prietos Boys Camp 0.9 mi
- 19 Oaks Camp 1.4 mi
- Sage Hill 1.6 mi
- Hidden Potrero Camp 2 mi
- Los Prietos 2.3 mi