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Camuesa OHV Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Lower Camuesa Primitive Camp, Camuesa Peak, Upper Oso Campground, Nineteen Oaks, Hidden Potrero, Upper Osso Trail, Happy Hollow OHV Camp |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of the Los Padres National Forest has about 10 miles of easy, hard packed dirt roads. The trail has some moderate elevation changes but offers some nice views of the surrounding mountains.
The trailhead and staging area is located at Upper Oso Campground. The campground is open year-round and can accommodate large trailers. Each site comes with a picnic table, BBQ grill, fire ring and water spigots.
Other nearby attractions include a nice swimming hole and picnic spots at White Rock Day Use Area.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | March 1 - November 1 | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 4/30 |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Certain Times | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($10.00) Upper Oso Campground Day Use Fee |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $30.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00 Upper Oso Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| From: Santa Barbara, CA
1) Take Highway 154 NW about 10 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto Paradise Road, continue 5.5 miles 3) Turn left (north) on 5N15 and continue 1.5 miles to campground. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Los Padres National Forest - Santa Barbara Ranger District 3505 Paradise Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 967-3481 mailroom_r5_los_padres@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Enjoy the Mountain Off Road Adventures 29121 Hook Creek Road Cedar Glen, CA 92321 (844) 386-6691 info@enjoythemountain.com |
| Comment | Guided OHV tours and rentals. |
Camuesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/11/2015 (Thanks!)
Camuesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/27/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,400 acres (10 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 2600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | 76 (805) 682-1289 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | 76 (805) 682-1289 |
 Water | On Site | Upper Oso Campground (805) 967-3481 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Cachuma Lake Campground (805) 568-2461 or (805) 568-2460 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Cachuma Lake Campground (805) 568-2461 or (805) 568-2460 |
| Campground | On Site | Upper Oso Campground (805) 967-3481 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | Cachuma Lake Campground (805) 568-2461 or (805) 568-2460 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS