Can you backpack in Los Padres National Forest?
The Santa Lucia Ranger District offers a variety of recreational opportunities… hiking and backpacking, trail riding by horse, mountain biking, off-highway vehicles, hunting, camping and picnicking, and don’t forget vibrant wildflower displays each spring especially in the Figueroa Recreation Area.
Can you swim in Los Padres Dam?
There is no swimming in the Reservoir. Beyond the dam there are countless trails that lead deep into the Vantana Backcountry. Whether you”re looking for a quick afternoon escape or a weekend getaway into the rough wilderness, Los Padres Dam is a great destination that is off the beaten path.
Is Los Padres Dam open?
Area Status: Open Los Padres Dam to Pine Ridge Trail.
Do I need a permit to backpack in Big Sur?
Unlike California’s national parks or the Eastern Sierra Mountains, Big Sur does not yet require permits for intrepid hikers looking to spend a night among the big trees and stunning ocean vistas. This makes it an excellent option for last minute backpacking trips coming from Los Angeles, Sacramento, or San Francisco.
Can you camp anywhere in Los Padres National Forest?
There are no cabins on the Los Padres National Forest, only campgrounds. There are cabins at Rancho Oso and Lake Cachuma County Park. The Los Padres National Forest offers beautiful camping areas that range widely from low to high elevation, riverside to forested, and primitive to developed.
Can you swim in Santa Ynez River?
Santa Ynez River Trail leads to several pleasant swimming holes and is an easy hike, suitable for the whole family. The most popular ol’ swimmin’ hole is Red Rock Pool, just a short distance from the trail head. No water is available at the trail head.
Can you swim in Gibraltar Reservoir?
At the 2-mile mark one begins to see the dam and Gibraltar Reservoir. From here the road descends to the river where it intersects the trail. There is no swimming allowed right below the dam or in the reservoir–and there is ample signage to remind you of this.
Where can I backpack in California without a permit?
Here, details on seven nearby backpacking destinations for excellent last-minute backpacking trips in NorCal.
- Yosemite National Park.
- Desolation Wilderness.
- Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
- Emigrant Wilderness.
- Plumas National Forest.
- Ventana Wilderness.
- Henry Coe State Park.