3.119 reviewsPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
3 campsites
Season
January - December
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
3 campsites
Season
January - December
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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35.3811, -120.3264
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Learn more about alerts →High-clearance rigs and tent campers who want a free, uncrowded base in Los Padres will find real solitude here in fall or winter, when temperatures are mild, the flies are gone, and only three sites means you'll likely have the oak grove to yourself.
The campground is currently listed as closed, so confirm it's open before making the drive. Even when it is open, no potable water means hauling everything in, and the access road has stopped standard cars cold.
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Winter brings the best conditions here. Daytime temperatures settle in the mid-50s to mid-60s, nights drop to the mid-30s to mid-40s. The oak grove feels especially quiet after fall, and light winter rains refresh the landscape without turning the access road to mud. Summer is dry but brings swarms of flies in the mornings, a significant annoyance according to multiple visitors.
Text: 'Winter brings the best conditions' with mild days and cool nights.
The Friis Campground is a relatively isolated and small campground located in a large grove of oaks within the Los Padres National Forest. Notably, there are no potable water facilities at this site. "Restroom information is not currently available for this site," making it unclear whether any restroom facilities exist. Reviews suggest that there are at least three fire pits and a couple of picnic benches available.
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