Arroyo Seco

Overview

Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California's westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, into the mountain air and provides access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

805-434-1996

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Arroyo Seco, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Arroyo Seco TrailheadTrailhead · 0.6 mi from camp

  This trailhead offers access to the popular area of the Arroyo Seco River known as The Gorge and is notable for the long string of swimming holes with crystal clear water flowing through… Recreation.gov

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• Rocky Creek TrailHike · 2.3 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Santa Lucia TrailHike · 15.0 mi long · 0.6 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Arroyo Seco Trailhead.

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• Marble Peak TrailHike · 13.0 mi long · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Horse Pasture TrailHike · 4.5 mi long · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Tony TrailHike · 3.1 mi long · 4.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Black ButtePeak · 4,911 ft · 4.0 mi from campShow on map
• Tassajara Creek FallsWaterfall · 4.2 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Tony Trail.

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• SummitViewpoint · 4.7 mi from campShow on map
• The MesaPeak · 2,648 ft · 6.0 mi from camp

  A peak near Church Creek Trail.

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• Eagle Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Rock Climbing the West Side of Pinnacles National ParkClimbing · 23.0 mi from campShow on map
• The GargoyleClimbing · 22.2 mi from campShow on map
• Coffee Can PinnacleClimbing · 22.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.