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La Panza Campground Central Los Padres National Forest

  • Camp Type: Car Campground - No Reservations, first-come, first-serve walk-in campground
  • Topo Map Link: Pozo Summit
  • Elevation: 2200 feet
  • Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
  • County: San Luis Obispo County
  • Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
  • Longitude: -120.2629317
  • Latitude: 35.35403933
  • Water Sources: No Water Available
  • Length of Stay: 14 Days
  • Reservations: Car Campground - No Reservations, Walk In

Recent Water Reports:

Date Surveyor Water Report
07-01-2015Richard W Dry

Description:

Nestled in large grove of oaks. Close proximity to off-highway vehicle opportunities and access to Machesna Mountain Wilderness. Recreational vehicles no longer than 16 feet.

Current Conditions: Adventure Pass Campground
Operational Hours: Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am
Reservations: None
Fees Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass.
 
Permit Info: Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass.
Best Season: spring, fall
Restrictions: Pack out all trash. 14 day stay limit.
Closest Towns: Santa Margarita, Atascadero
Water: None
Restroom: Vault
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Santa Lucia Ranger District
1616 No. Carlotti Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
 

Directions: From Santa Margarita: Hwy 58, 3 miles east, Pozo Rd. approximately 26 miles east, Forest road 29S18, 1.5 miles east. Alternate route: Hwy 58, 26 miles east, Navajo Rd. 3 miles south, Pozo Rd. .5 miles east.


Submitted Camp Reports

La Panza Campground Survey - 07-01-2015 - by Richard W
Link: La Panza Campground
Date: 07-01-2015
Surveyor Name:Richard W
Camp Description:
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

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Last Updated: Monday, June 19, 2017

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