Established Camping

Barrel Springs Campground

Barrel Springs Campground is located near Santa Maria, CA in the Los Padres National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with some open spaces. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes and the Santa Maria Valley wine region.

Description

National Forest

Los Padres National Forest

Adjacent to La Brea Creek. Located in canyon bottom, surrounded by oak trees.

Reservation Info

Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Barrel Springs Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Santa Maria: Betteravia Rd. 7 miles east, Mesa Rd. 4.5 miles east, Tepusquet Cyn. Rd. 4.5 miles north, Colson Cyn. Rd. 8 miles southeast.

Coordinates

34.90134256198382 N
120.1423152124362 W

Open in Google Maps

The Dyrt Alerts

Get reservations at sold-out campgrounds.

Learn More

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

5.0

out of 5

2 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2021

Beautiful place to camp

We taught several youth camping skills here. Lots of hiking and just a beautiful place. I heard that it's closed now but hopefully it is still open. Would love to camp there again.

Reviewed May. 5, 2017

Sweet campsite

Barrel springs campground is a super sweet place. There's plenty of tree and shade coverage, nice spread out spots to set up camp, and good nearby hikes.

We stayed here during our PCT thru hike after crossing mile 100. There's a lot of nearby trails to walk, and at night lots of wildlife to listen to.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Barrel Springs Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Barrel Springs Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Barrel Springs Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Barrel Springs Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Barrel Springs Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.