Within Los Padres National Forest, Lions Canyon operates as a US Forest Service campground that draws both campers and hikers to its creek-side setting. The small loop of sites sits alongside a running creek, though campers must bring their own water as no spigots are available on-site.
Access requires navigating a remote road that can present challenges depending on recent weather conditions. The primitive campground attracts diverse users, including hunters during certain seasons who may use the area as a staging ground. Multiple hiking trails branch out from the campground, and the creek provides a cooling element during warmer months. For additional options, see camping areas outside Ojai.
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Location
Public CampgroundLions Canyon is located in California
Coordinates
34.56200073 N
119.16400036 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
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Oxnard, CA
- 1 hr 51 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 59 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 11 min from Santa Maria, CA
