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Encompassing almost two million acres, Los Padres National Forest spans some of the most ruggedly beautiful landscapes to be found anywhere in California. Your Adventure Starts Here! Camping. Hiking. OHV Riding and Camping. Passes/Permits. Maps/Publications. Los Padres National Forest Fire Restrictions.
Los Padres National Forest is a United States national forest in southern and central California. Administered by the United States Forest Service, Los Padres includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland. Elevations range from sea level to 8,847 feet (2,697 m). [2] Geography.
Forest Headquarters (Supervisor's Office) 1980 Old Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 968-6640 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Mt. Pinos Ranger District
September 28 also marks the 40 th anniversary of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 which created more than three million acres of new wilderness across the state and established the Dick Smith and Machesna Mountain wilderness areas in Los Padres National Forest. The Act also expanded the San Rafael Wilderness by 2,750 acres while transferring 430 acres from the San Rafael to the Dick Smith Wilderness.
Los Padres National Forest has prehistoric and historic Native American sites, including properties related to the practice of Indian and non-Indian religions. The Forest contains some of the most extraordinary native rock art to be found anywhere in the world.
Los Padres National Forest is a beautiful place in central and Southern California. Administered by the United States Forest Service, Los Padres includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland. Elevations range from sea level to 8,800 feet.
The Los Padres National Forest is California’s second largest national forest, extending nearly 220 miles across the scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. Rising from the Pacific Ocean to over 8,800 feet in elevation, these wildlands form the backdrop of many local communities in Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Kern Counties.
