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Rancho Nuevo Campground

Rancho Nuevo Campground is a primitive, first-come, first-served car campground with three designated sites featuring fire rings and steel grates, located at 3,500 feet elevation in Los Padres National Forest near Ojai.

High-clearance or 4-wheel drive vehicles are required to access the campground via Forest Service Road 7N04A, and the seasonal gate may close in winter; Rancho Nuevo Creek flows year-round adjacent to the camp but water quality is variable, so bringing your own water is recommended.

The campground provides direct access to the Rancho Nuevo Trail and offers a remote, solitary camping experience with no cell service, toilets, or modern amenities.


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