Established Camping
Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area
Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area is located in Los Padres National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with dirt trails suitable for off-highway vehicles. Temperatures in this area can range from 40°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic vistas of the Santa Lucia Wilderness and the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
Description
Overview
This facility does not accept reservations.
Recreation
Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails geared toward the beginner to experienced rider, and all accessible from your camping spot or the day use staging area. The facility even has a kids track for those beginner riders.
Facilities
Open daily and year-round, Turkey Flat Campground has an open area of campsites that include picnic tables and two vault toilets. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) onsite. There is no dump station. Near the fee/information boards is a staging area to offload gear.
Natural Features
Oak, conifer and various chaparral trees dot the landscape in this rider's paradise. The terrain is mostly rocky and hard packed. On a clear day, take in the expansive views of the coastline and the Sierra Mountains, as well as peaks such as Pozo Summit (elevation 2,635 ft.) and Black Mountain (elevation 3,622 ft.).
Nearby Attractions
Hiking trails, biking, fishing and shopping are all within 29 miles of the campground.
Location
Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area is located in California
Directions
From Santa Margarita, CA, head northeast on H St toward Margarita Ave. Turn right onto CA-58 E. Turn left to stay on CA-58 E. Turn right onto Parkhill Rd for 16.miles. Turn left onto Black Mountain Rd/Forest Rte 29S02 Destination will be on the left
Coordinates
35.3486 N
120.3509 W
Detours Nearby
Pismo Dunes Travel Trailer Park
1 hr 22 min away
Camp Arroyo Grande
1 hr 24 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from San Luis Obispo
- 1 hr 38 min from Santa Maria
- 2 hrs 24 min from Hanford
- 2 hrs 46 min from Bakersfield
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
