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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

The Los Padres National Forest is closing its campgrounds through Jan. 6. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Pacific Southwest Region issued the order, which includes four other Southern ...

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.

People heading out to camp and visit Los Padres National Forest this summer need to know about changes — and higher fees — after the agency hired a new partner for campground and recreation ...

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 ...

It’s about 19 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, off California Highway 154 along Paradise Road in Los Padres National Forest, one of a few campgrounds near the Santa Ynez River. The tab ...

After enforcing a forest-wide closure of Los Padres National Forest on August 31, officials have announced the campgrounds, roads, and trails will be open to the public again beginning Thursday, ...

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.

A National Forest Adventure Pass will not be required for visitors recreating in all areas of Los Padres except for the ... other fees such as campground, reservation and group site fees may ...