Accessible year-round via rough forest roads, P-Bar Campground sits within Los Padres National Forest near a creek in forested terrain. The US Forest Service manages this established campground, though limited review data means campers should prepare for basic conditions and verify current amenities before arrival.
The rough access requires suitable vehicles, and the creek-side location provides water proximity for those who enjoy the sound of running water. Campers can also explore Middle Santa Ynez Campground less than a mile away for additional forest camping options in the same drainage.
Description
Oak trees. The campground is usually full on weekends during deer hunting season, mid August through late September. Big Caliente Hot Springs is 4 miles away. The last 9 miles of driving to the campground is on dirt roads. To access the Pendola / Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area after Romero Saddle on East Camino Cielo Road, the pavement ends. Forest Road 5N12, 5N15, and 5N16 are dirt roads where higher clearance vehicles are recommended.There are no services in the Pendola Area.There are no phones, limited cell phone coverage, no potable water, no gasoline, or automotive repairs, etc. Water in the creeks are extremely low to completely dry. It is recommended that visitors plan to haul their own water in for camping.
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Map & DirectionsP-Bar Campground is located in California near Summerland
Directions
From Santa Barbara: Off Hwy 101, 8 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 20 miles east on East Camino Cielo Road, 3.7 miles NW on 5N15.
Coordinates
34.51454951 N
119.59082082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Oxnard, CA
- 2 hrs 33 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 2 hrs 46 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 3 hrs 32 min from Bakersfield, CA
