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Barlow Flat Campground

Barlow Flat Camp is a primitive trail camp located at 1,000 feet elevation on the Pine Ridge Trail (3E06) in the Ventana Wilderness, offering multiple camping spots near the creek and among redwoods with flowing water available.

Access is via hiking the Pine Ridge Trail from Big Sur Station; note that a section of trail between Barlow Flat and Sykes Camp has been rerouted due to slides, with Barlow Flat serving as a key waypoint on this popular backcountry route.

Campfires are typically prohibited except during specific periods with a free permit, and visitors should practice Leave No Trace principles in this Wild and Scenic River area.


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