Connectivity
- AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 0 campers
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Campground
Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area
Los Padres National Forest, California
About this campground
Open daily and year-round, Turkey Flat Campground has an open area of campsites that include picnic tables and two vault toilets.
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.
Hiking trails, biking, fishing and shopping are all within 29 miles of the campground.
Map
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- Latitude
- 35.348600° N
- Longitude
- 120.350900° W
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.
Access
- Drive-in
- Hike-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Equestrian sitesCommunity report
- Group sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Showers
- Picnic table
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Fires
- Alcohol allowedCommunity 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.
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Pull-through sites
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
This facility does not accept reservations.
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.
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.
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Camping
- Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- No potable waterThe official facility record directs campers to carry water
- Picnic tables
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Dump station
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- 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
- Site availability
- The official inventory marks these campsites as first come, first served rather than reservable live inventory.
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Weekend minimum
- 2 nights
- Reservation cutoff
- 3 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 6 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- 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
No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
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.
- Pets are allowed.
- No public showers in the region.
- Please bring garbage bags. This facility is 'Pack it in. Pack it out.'
- Quiet hours are 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.
- Fireworks are prohibited at all times.
- The nearest stores and gas are 20 miles away in Santa Margarita.
- Sporadic cell service can be found nearby.
- The trailhead and day use area is open all year. However, area could be closed at times during rainy season to protect roads and trails.
- Don't ride alone. Tell someone where you plan to go and then stick to your plans.
- Make sure you have a first aid kit and other safety gear with you when riding.
- Bring your gnat/mosquito repellent in Spring/Summer/Fall
- Spark arrestors and off-highway vehicle registration required (red sticker required).
- Noise limit 96 db
- 2 night minimum stay on weekends.
- 3 night minimum stay on holidays.
- Click here for more information on Los Padres National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov .
Getting there & contact
Official 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
Facility contact
805-434-1996