Campground

Reyes Creek Campground

Los Padres National Forest, California

About this campground

Located south of Ozena Valley, this campground provides access to the Sespe Wilderness via the Reyes Creek Trail linking to the Piedra Blanc National Recreation Trail.

Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style.

Reyes Creek Campground has 24 generously spaced campsites, ideal for tents, pickup truck campers, small RVs or small van conversion campers.

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Latitude
34.681200° N
Longitude
119.308800° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites
  • Group sites
  • CabinsCommunity report
  • Equestrian sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Picnic table
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Firewood availableCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Sanitary dump
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 50 ft
  • Back-in sitesCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style.

Facilities

Reyes Creek Campground has 24 generously spaced campsites, ideal for tents, pickup truck campers, small RVs or small van conversion campers. RVs over 22 ft. are not recommended. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay as there is no water available. Six vault toilets service the campground.

The road through the campground is narrow in places so RVs should be aware of obstructions and difficult angles into the campsites.

Recreation

Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, group camping, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, nature viewing, and recreational mining are favored activities. Day trips to higher elevation snow play in the winter is also enjoyed.

Natural Features

This shaded streamside campground located at 3,500 feet elevation boasts an ample supply of riparian oak and cottonwood trees. The creek area is well shaded and runs year-round. Overhead you may catch a glimpse of red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor!

Nearby Attractions

Located south of Ozena Valley, this campground provides access to the Sespe Wilderness via the Reyes Creek Trail linking to the Piedra Blanc National Recreation Trail. This site is the trailhead for Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Area ideal for hiking or mountain biking.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking

Amenities and facility features

  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Showers
  • No potable waterThe official facility record directs campers to carry water
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Dump station

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Tent Only Non-Electric

8 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Tent
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
50 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Standard Non-Electric

18 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Caravan/Camper Van, RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
30 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Group Standard Non-Electric

1 site
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Maximum people
40
Maximum vehicles
10
Maximum vehicle length
20 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Holiday-weekend minimum
3 nights
Weekend minimum
2 nights
Reservation cutoff
3 days before arrival
Maximum published occupancy
40 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
10 vehicles per site
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Food storage
Reyes Creek Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Los Padres National Forest.
Fire and stove use
Reyes Creek Campground's official facility record states: Click here for more information on Los Padres National Forest Campfires are normally permitted year around without a California Campfire Use Permit.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Apr 18, 2027
Next release
Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
Next book-through date
Apr 19, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 18, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Standard Non-Electric$150——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$60——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Standard Non-Electric$150——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$60——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Standard Non-Electric$150——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$60——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Camping fee includes 1 vehicle and 1 tent, trailer or RV. $10 fee for each extra vehicle.
  • No drinking water is available.
  • No public showers in the region
  • Fireworks are not permitted.
  • You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water onsite.
  • There is no dump station.
  • The nearest stores and gas are east on Lockwood Valley Rd to Frazier Park.
  • Spotty cell service, if any, can be found up the hill from the campground.
  • Don't hike alone. Tell someone where you plan to go and then stick to your plans.
  • Don't take unnecessary chances - help for emergencies is miles away.
  • Make sure you have a first aid kit and other safety gear with you when hiking.
  • Bring your gnat/mosquito repellent in Spring/Summer/Fall
  • 2 night minimum stay on weekends.
  • 3 night minimum stay on holidays.
  • Click here for more information on Los Padres National Forest
  • Campfires are normally permitted year around without a California Campfire Use Permit. Under some conditions, wood fires and barbecues may be prohibited in all areas of the national forest. Fires at Campground are only permitted in fire rings provided by the Forest Service. Please check local for local fire restrictions prior to your arrival.

Getting there & contact

Official directions

From Los Angeles take take I-5 north to until Frazier Park Mountain Road. Drive 6.9 miles and turn left onto Lockwood Valley Road. Drive 23 miles north. Then turn left into the campground. It will be labeled either Forestry Road 8n11 or Camp Scheideck Road. From the intersection of Highway 33 in Ojai. Continue north over the mountain 35 miles to Lockwood rd. Turn right on Lockwood and go 3 miles to the "Camp Sheideck/Reyes Creek CG" sign. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles to the entrance of the campground. Reyes Creek Campground is 3.7 miles in from Lockwood Valley Road. The road is paved the entire way to the campground. Please stay on paved road. Do not turn off onto any dirt roads or onto private property.

Facility contact

805 434 1996

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Reyes Creek CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Reyes Creek CampgroundReyes Creek Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Reyes Creek Campground — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Reyes Creek CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory