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Thorn Meadows Campground

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Thorn Meadows Campground is located in Los Padres National Forest near Maricopa, CA. The area features rugged terrain with a mix of meadows and forested areas. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Carrizo Plain National Monument and the Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

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Location

Thorn Meadows Campground is located in California

Directions

Take Forest Road 7N03C, for approximately eight miles south of the Lockwood Valley Road

Coordinates

34.62782288 N
119.11431555 W

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Detours Nearby

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Halfmoon Campground

15 min away

Pine Springs Campground

33 min away

Drive Time

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1 hr 22 min from Bakersfield, CA
1 hr 50 min from Los Angeles, CA
2 hrs 7 min from Oxnard, CA
2 hrs 36 min from Santa Maria, CA

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Some Coverage
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Access

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

Site Types

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Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

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Benjamin P.

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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019

Pretty but disappointing

Thorn Meadows Campground is definitely a journey to get to. You have to have a 4WD or AWD and it has to have good clearance. I also recommend someone with experience driving on rough roads. Once you get to the camp, there is a fairly nice horse corral if you have horses. There is no water at the camp, it is currently all dry and the only water I encountered was a small stream on the road a ways before you get to camp. The creek bed that is there is pretty deep and you have to jump in and out of it to even get to camp. The campsite itself is nice, although the bathroom is pretty much destroyed. It has been shot up so much by past people. If you are looking to hike to thorn point, I'd say dont waste your time. About 3/4-1 mile, the trail just ends. If you are looking for secluded camping and beautiful views on the way in and where you're camping, thorn meadows is for you.