MT. Figueroa Campground
Campground · 32 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 32
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 3,492 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Experience life elevated when you enjoy vistas of wildflowers, star gazing, and summer campouts atop Figueroa Mountain. Lose yourself in a grove of beautiful red manzanita, oaks and pines as Figueroa Campground lifts your spirits and your senses. Take a leisurely walk up the mountain ridge to watch a beautiful sunset or walk the trail around the campground to see the wildlife and all of nature's beauty.During the spring season, the area features an amazing wildflower display. This easily accessed pedestal in the pines is also very popular with hunters during the annual deer season.
Recreation
Trails, horseback riding, off road vehicle use, mountain biking, fishing, camping, backpacking, seasonal hunting, shooting and photography are all popular recreational uses on Figueroa Mountain. Figueroa Campground serves as a centralized location to various trailheads, including the Davy Brown/Fir Canyon and Ballard Trails. On Figueroa Lookout Road, you will also find amazing views of rolling hills and the shimmering Pacific Ocean in the distance.Facilities
Figueroa Campground has 33 campsites and each site has fire rings, pedestal barbeques and a picnic table. Hard packed soil makes several of the sites accessible to the three, double vault, wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Figueroa 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. There is no drinking water at this site; please bring your own water.Natural Features
Figueroa Campground is surrounded and shaded by red manzanita and a variety of oak and pine trees. During spring, Figueroa Campground is an ideal place to camp while you enjoy the magnificent wildflower displays that Figueroa Mountain has to offer. This is also the home of numerous spring migrating birds, such as the exquisite western tanager, which breeds and raises its young on Figueroa Mountain until August.Nearby Attractions
A few miles away, 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
- 32 bookable sites
- 34 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2
Site types
- 32 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
34 campsites at MT. Figueroa Campground
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Loop 1 | Management | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Loop 1 | Management | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 31 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 32 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 33 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 34 | Loop 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Santa Barbara, travel to Los Olivos via Hwy. 154 or take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 154. Turn onto Figueroa Mountain Road, which crosses Hwy. 154, and becomes Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. Follow Figueroa Mountain Road about 10 miles to the top of the mountain, at which point continue until you see the campground.
34.73470, -119.98610 · 34°44'4.9"N 119°59'10.0"W
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, 10.5 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 MT. Figueroa Campground
- Can you reserve a site at MT. Figueroa Campground?
- Yes, MT. Figueroa Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does MT. Figueroa Campground have?
- 34 sites in total, of which 32 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at MT. Figueroa Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at MT. Figueroa Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at MT. Figueroa Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at MT. Figueroa Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
MT. Figueroa Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by MT. Figueroa Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $30/night, $10/ extra vehicle fee. Concession-managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. The Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use within the campground or extra vehicle parking fee.
Restrictions:
- 14 day stay limit
Camping near MT. Figueroa Campground
- Davy Brown Campground 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nira Campground 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fremont Campground 16.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Figueroa OHV Recreation Area 0.7 mi · Facility
- Cumbre Day Use 0.7 mi · Facility
- La Jolla / Ballard Trailhead 0.8 mi · Facility
- Davy Brown Trailhead 2.4 mi · Facility
- Munch Canyon Trailhead 2.4 mi · Facility
- White Rock Trailhead 3.5 mi · Facility
- Lower Manzana Trailhead 3.5 mi · Facility
- McKinley Trailhead 3.8 mi · Facility
- Santa Lucia Ranger District 10.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 805-434-1996
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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