Rinconada Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Bakersfield Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CA) · Open Access

1,703 ft
Elevation

The site is located off US 101 take Hwy 58 Santa Margarita turn right on Estrada 58 stay on Pozo road for 10 miles then turn right to Rinconada TH.

Rinconada Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed.

The Rinconada trail (14E30) 1.8 miles has beautiful scenic views.

Difficulty level : Easy to Moderate.

The trailhead is open all year.

Hitching posts. Stock trailer parking. Water trough.

Do to heavy rainfall in the area the Rinconada trail head is temporarily closed.

Getting there

35.28940, -120.47360 · 35°17'21.8"N 120°28'25.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.15.03.91.40.50.10.00.00.11.01.63.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 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 Rinconada Trailhead

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

Camping near Rinconada Trailhead

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

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