Within Los Padres National Forest, Dome Springs Campground sits in forested terrain managed by the US Forest Service. According to recent visitor reports, the facility has been closed for several years with locked gates and fencing blocking access. Forest Service enforcement includes trail cameras that monitor the area, with citations reportedly issued to those who bypass the closure barriers.
The campground's remote location means cell service remains limited even when accessible. For campers exploring the region, places to camp around Pine Mountain Club provide alternative options in the area.
Description
Badlands terrain, Pinyon Pines shaded camp. Sandy access road, 4-wheel-drive may be needed.
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Location
Public CampgroundDome Springs Campground is located in California
Directions
Travel on Lockwood-Ozena Road approximately seven miles east of State Highway 33. Travel north for three miles on dirt access Forest Road 8N40.
Coordinates
34.74446042 N
119.24632682 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 1 hr 26 min from Oxnard, CA
- 1 hr 33 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 2 hrs 10 min from Los Angeles, CA
