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White Oaks Campground
Paid or permit campsite
Campground · USDA Forest Service · Los Padres National Forest Fees: $30/night for camping - includes one vehicle. Extra vehicles are $10 per vehicle per night. Reservations: Reservations: 7 sites are available through reservations: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. Reservations need to be made more than 8 days in advance. Overview Amid a grove of towering trees, eight campsites create a loop within White Oaks Campground, just off Tassajara Road. In the center of this loop, an enormous berry bush, shrubbery and trees reach up to the sky, creating the visual heart of this intimate setting. Red-tail deer and small animals can be seen eating berries around the middle of the campground, giving campers a memorable sight to see. Each campsite is shaded by the natural growth of the oak and pine trees, creating a sequestered and private atmosphere. Recreation The White Oaks Campground is 2.7 miles from the Pine Ridge Trailhead. From the campground, follow the dirt road you drove in onward to China Camp. You are under the coverage of enormous pine trees and shady oaks with a view of hills as far as the eye can see. The Santa Lucia mountain range spreads out as valleys and hilltops that you never get tired of… Getting there: The paved road eventually turns into a dirt road; please drive slowly and carefully. From Hwy. 101 North, take the exit for Arroyo Seco Road before the city of Greenfield. Continue down the road for 16.2 miles to the junction of Arroyo Seco Road and Carmel Valley Road then follow to the right. Take Carmel Valley Road 17.2 miles to the junction with Tassajara Road and turn left. Continue for 8 miles until you see the entrance to White Oaks on the left-hand side. From Hwy. 101 South, take exit… Rules: 14 day maximum stay. Phone: 805 434 1996 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273819 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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