All developed campgrounds in Los Padres National Forest and four other Southern California national forests are closed due to the state’s regional COVID-19 stay-at-home order, the U.S. Forest ...

Jacob is your community news reporter covering the Santa Maria Valley. Starting on Sunday, you may have to pay a little more the next time you are out exploring at Los Padres National Forest.

For outdoor recreation in Central California, look no further than this giant national forest that is a gorgeous hub of ...

More and more campgrounds within the national forest system are not actually run by the U.S. Forest Service. They’re operated by private companies. In the Los Padres National Forest along ...

NEW CUYAMA, Calif. — The Aliso Park Campground in Los Padres National Forest is temporarily closed over the ongoing containment of the Plant Fire in New Cuyama. In a press release, the Mt.

Additionally, campgrounds along Paradise Road that ... and partner groups as well as for the public,” said Los Padres National Forest Supervisor Chris Stubbs. “I ask for your patience and ...

A complete list of closed roads, trails, campgrounds, and day use sites can be found on Los Padres National Forest’s website at fs.usda.gov/lpnf.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The U. S. Forest Service authorized increased fees at some developed recreation sites in the Los Padres National Forest starting on Jan. 1, 2023. This increase ...

The Los Padres National Forest is implementing fire restrictions starting on Saturday. According to the National Forest rangers, the restriction comes "in response to the increasing potential for ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SOLVANG, Calif.— In response to the increasing potential for a wildland fire start, Los Padres National Forest officials ...