Chumash Wilderness

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,281 ft
Elevation

Chumash Wilderness 38,150 acres was established 1992 by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act. The Chumash Wilderness is situated in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District and is also near the town of Frazier Park. It includes Mt. Pinos which was an integral part of Chumash life and is still extremely important to the local Chumash residents. The vegetation is mainly pine forests in the northern portion and a combination of badlands and chaparral in the south. Hiking and camping are among the many recreational opportunities. Snow in the winter provides opportunities for winter recreation.

Getting there

34.81333, -119.12278 · 34°48'48.0"N 119°7'22.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in3.24.02.30.90.40.10.10.00.20.70.92.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 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 Chumash Wilderness

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

Camping near Chumash Wilderness

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

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