Ballinger Canyon

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,130 ft
Elevation

The Ballinger and Deer Park areas are geared toward OHV use. These areas provide 11 4WD roads, 12 ATV trails, and 14 motorcycle trails. Access to 4WD roads is available to both ATVs and motorcycles, and access to ATV trails is available to motorcycles.

Getting there

34.88333, -119.44444 · 34°52'60.0"N 119°26'40.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 61°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F616266718088959489786861
Low °F333437404551575652433632
Precip in1.51.61.50.50.30.00.10.00.10.20.51.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Ballinger Canyon

Can you reserve a site at Ballinger Canyon?
No. Ballinger Canyon is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Ballinger Canyon

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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