Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area
Campground · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 4
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 1,830 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This facility does not accept reservations.Recreation
Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails geared toward the beginner to experienced rider, and all accessible from your camping spot or the day use staging area. The facility even has a kids track for those beginner riders.Facilities
Open daily and year-round, Turkey Flat Campground has an open area of campsites that include picnic tables and two vault toilets. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) onsite. There is no dump station. Near the fee/information boards is a staging area to offload gear.Natural Features
Oak, conifer and various chaparral trees dot the landscape in this rider's paradise. The terrain is mostly rocky and hard packed. On a clear day, take in the expansive views of the coastline and the Sierra Mountains, as well as peaks such as Pozo Summit (elevation 2,635 ft.) and Black Mountain (elevation 3,622 ft.).Nearby Attractions
Hiking trails, biking, fishing and shopping are all within 29 miles of the campground.The facts
- 4 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Loop 1
Site types
- 4 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed.
4 campsites at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Loop 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Santa Margarita, CA, head northeast on H St toward Margarita Ave. Turn right onto CA-58 E.
Turn left to stay on CA-58 E. Turn right onto Parkhill Rd for 16.miles. Turn left onto Black Mountain Rd/Forest Rte 29S02 Destination will be on the left
35.34860, -120.35090 · 35°20'55.0"N 120°21'3.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 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 Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area
- Can you reserve a site at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
- Yes, Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area have?
- 4 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area.
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Contact
- Phone 805-434-1996
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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