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Dispersed Camping

Old Sierra Madre

Old Sierra Madre is located near the Sierra Madre Mountains in California. The area features rugged terrain with elevations that can affect temperatures, which range from 40°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Los Padres National Forest and the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

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Location

Old Sierra Madre is located in California

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Coordinates

35.10099869 N
120.08335 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 23, 2024

Good spot for a quick night

pretty easy to find, road is also easy to drive. found a pretty good level spot, definitely camping right off the side of the road. pretty nice and low key tho

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Old Sierra Madre by Connor B., October 23, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2024

Lovely hillside spots

Picked the first nook from the GPS pin but hiked up road and there are quite a few others, some shaded, some exposed. Bit of highway noise.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Old Sierra Madre by Jason R., September 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Old Sierra Madre by Jason R., September 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Old Sierra Madre by Jason R., September 22, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024

Nice Car Camping Spot

Pretty solid! Had great cell service and was a lovely drive to get there. Probably wouldn’t recommend if you have a tent or RV as the spots were a little small and rocky. But I only went a little past where the directions take you, so not sure what else is up there.

Arrived just at sunset and loved the views! It was very peaceful and far enough from the highway. It seemed like the same truck was driving up and down a couple times which was the only downfall.

Overall a good experience.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Old Sierra Madre by Elyse B., August 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Old Sierra Madre by Elyse B., August 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Old Sierra Madre by Elyse B., August 4, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Old Sierra Madre?

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