Off a dirt road in the Los Padres National Forest, Toad Springs Campground sits at an elevation where wind patterns create noticeable breezes day and night. The access road handles standard passenger cars, though it appears challenging at first glance. Each of the sites comes with a fire pit and picnic table, with adequate spacing between camping areas.
The campground operates without water or restroom facilities, requiring campers to pack everything in and out. A small store with gas pumps sits about four miles up the main road, accepting only card payments. Day visitors frequently use the area, though overnight campers typically find it less crowded. Limited trail options exist, with one hiking route accessible further down the dirt road to the left.
Description
Small campground tucked in a canyon, shaded by cottonwood and pinyon pines.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsToad Springs Campground is located in California near Pine Mountain Club
Directions
Take Mil Potrero Highway, go South approximately .5 miles on Quatal Canyon Road (FS 9N09)
Coordinates
34.86055283 N
119.22845482 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 58 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 1 hr 26 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 34 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 1 hr 42 min from Oxnard, CA


