Los Padres National Forest holds Sheep Camp, a free hike-in site managed by the US Forest Service in the Pine Mountain Club area of California. No drive-up access exists here. Hikers willing to carry in their gear will find a no-cost overnight option within the forest, with Campo Alto Campground and Chula Vista Campground at Mt. Pinos among the established drive-in alternatives in the surrounding terrain. Sheep Camp suits self-sufficient backpackers comfortable with trail access and minimal amenities.
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Map & DirectionsSheep Camp is located in California near Pine Mountain Club
Coordinates
34.80959064 N
119.1749034 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 1 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 29 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 40 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 2 hrs 45 min from Oxnard, CA



