Los Padres National Forest Raises Fire Restrictions

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SOLVANG, Calif.— In response to the increasing potential for a wildland fire start, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that fire restrictions will be implemented throughout the Forest effective August 1. These restrictions will affect the use of campfires, stoves, smoking materials, and internal combustion engines, and will remain in effect until January 31, 2024.

Effective August 1, the following restrictions will be in effect:

For a list of Developed Recreation Sites and Campfire Use Sites in Los Padres National Forest, or further information regarding Fire-Safe Camping, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/lpnf/home or contact the U.S. Forest Service district office nearest you.

Campfire Use Sites-

Monterey Ranger District

Arroyo Seco Campground / Group Camp Arroyo Seco Day Use AreaBottchers Gap CampgroundChina Camp

Escondido CampgroundKirk Creek CampgroundNacimiento CampgroundMill Creek Day Use AreaPlaskett Creek Campground / Group Camp Ponderosa Campground

Sand Dollar Day Use AreaSanta Lucia Memorial Park Campground White Oaks Camp

Santa Lucia Ranger District

American Canyon Campground Baja CampgroundBates Canyon Campground Brookshire Campground

Buck Spring Campground Cerro Alto Campground Colson Campground Cumbre Day Use Area Davy Brown Campground Figueroa Campground Friis Campground

Hi Mountain Campground Horseshoe Spring Campground La Panza Campground Miranda Pine Campground Navajo Flat CampgroundNira CampgroundPino Alto Day Use Area

Santa Barbara Ranger District

Falls Day Use AreaFirst Crossing Day Use Area Fremont CampgroundLive Oak Day Use AreaLos Prietos CampgroundLower Oso Day Use Area Middle Santa Ynez Campground Mono CampgroundP-Bar Flat Campground Paradise CampgroundRed Rock Day Use AreaRock CampSage Hill CampgroundUpper Oso CampgroundWhite Rock Day Use Area

Ojai Ranger District

Holiday Group Campground Middle Lion Campground Pine Mountain Campground Reyes Peak Campground Rose Valley Campground Wheeler Gorge Campground

Mount Pinos Ranger District

Aliso Park Campground Ballinger Campground Caballo CampgroundCampo Alto Campground Chuchupate Campground Chula Vista Campground Dome Springs Campground Dutchman Campground Halfmoon Campground Kings Camp Campground Marian CampgroundMcGill CampgroundMcGill Group Campground Mt. Pinos CampgroundPine Springs Campground Rancho Nuevo Campground Reyes Creek Campground Thorn Meadows Campground Toad Springs Campground Valle Vista Campground