Can you reserve a site at Davy Brown Campground?

Yes, Davy Brown Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Davy Brown Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Davy Brown Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Davy Brown Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Davy Brown Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Davy Brown Campground — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Nestled on beautiful Figueroa Mountain, this charming campground sits alongside the serenely flowing Davy Brown Creek. Close to Santa Barbara, Davy Brown Campground offers some of the most tranquil camping in the Los Padres National Forest. The soothing sounds of the running creek can be heard from all campsites, making this campground a favorite for those planning a peaceful and relaxing get-away.

Recreation

On hot summer days, the creek provides relief as visitors splash in the water holes located along the creek. Migrating birds, such as the exquisite western tanager, are often seen from spring to August. There are ample trails to hike, or mountain bike. From mid-August to late September, this campground is very popular with hunters during the annual deer season.

Facilities

Davy Brown Campground has 13 scenic and picturesque campsites. Each campsite is equipped with fire rings, pedestal barbeques and a picnic table. There are two vault bathrooms (wheelchair accessible) spaced strategically throughout the campground. Davy Brown Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 ft. long; hook-ups are not available. Three dumpsters are located on Figueroa Mountain Road for convenient trash disposal; none are available at this site. There is no drinking water at this site; please bring your own water.

Natural Features

Davy Brown Campground is surrounded and shaded by mountains covered with valley oak, blue oak, live oak, and gray pine. The companion shrub species include manzanita, coffeeberry and redberry. A soothing creek offers diminutive waterfalls and invigorating swimming holes. Birds such as king-fishers, juncos, Stellar jays, white-breasted nuthatches, warblers and many more also make their home here.

Nearby Attractions

Davy Brown Campground is the starting point for several trails, including the spectacular Davy Brown/Fir Canyon Trail. Two miles further are the Lower Manzana and Upper Manzana trailheads, entry points to the majestic San Rafael Wilderness. Los Olivios, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buelton are within an hour's drive.

The facts

Season: January – December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
13 bookable sites
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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13 campsites at Davy Brown Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
002	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
003	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
004	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
005	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	6	🐾
006	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	6	🐾
007	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
008	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
009	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
010	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	6	🐾
011	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	6	🐾
012	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	6	🐾
013	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	6	🐾

Getting there

To get there from Hwy. 154: Take the Armour Ranch Road/Happy Canyon Road 11 miles northeast to Cachuma Saddle, Sunset Valley Road, then 4 miles north.

34.75790, -119.95180 · 34°45'28.4"N 119°57'6.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 67°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	67	68	71	76	80	86	92	93	91	84	75	67
Low °F	34	35	38	39	43	45	48	49	47	43	38	33
Precip in	4.9	5.3	3.6	1.3	0.5	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.8	1.2	3.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.3 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 Davy Brown Campground

Can you reserve a site at Davy Brown Campground?: Yes, Davy Brown Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Davy Brown Campground have?: 13 sites.
Are pets allowed at Davy Brown Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Davy Brown Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Davy Brown Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Davy Brown Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Davy Brown Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Davy Brown Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$30/night, $10/ extra vehicle fee or day use fee within the campground. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use, trailhead parking or extra vehicle parking fee.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Davy Brown Campground

Nira Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
MT. Figueroa Campground 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fremont Campground 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Davy Brown Trailhead 0.1 mi · Facility
Munch Canyon Trailhead 0.1 mi · Facility
Lower Manzana Trailhead 1.1 mi · Facility
Figueroa OHV Recreation Area 2.1 mi · Facility
White Rock Trailhead 2.2 mi · Facility
Cumbre Day Use 2.5 mi · Facility
McKinley Trailhead 2.8 mi · Facility
La Jolla / Ballard Trailhead 3.1 mi · Facility
Santa Lucia Ranger District 8.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 805 434 1996
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Davy Brown Campground