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Arroyo Seco Campground

Arroyo Seco Campground in Los Padres National Forest offers 39 developed campsites (13 wheelchair accessible) with both modern and primitive options suitable for tent and RV camping, located at 1,200 feet elevation next to the Arroyo Seco River.

The campground features paved roads, picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, flush toilets with coin-operated showers in the modern loop, and vault toilets in the primitive area, plus a small non-motorized lake nearby for fishing and boating.

Access to the Ventana Wilderness and Santa Lucia Trail provides excellent hiking and backpacking opportunities, with the nearby river offering a small beach for wading and swimming.


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