Upper Oso Overview

Upper Oso Campground has 10 single-family campsites that are located next to a seasonal creek in the Los Padres National Forest. There are also about 12 equestrian campsites available.

The campground is usually open April through November. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and trash collection. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host.

Upper Oso – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking, OHV trail riding and wildlife viewing.

Off-road vehicle enthusiasts enjoy the Camuesa OHV Route, which loops about 10 miles through the surrounding forest.

Fishing and swimming are available at nearby White Rock Day-Use Area, less than two miles from the campground. The Santa Ynez River (2 miles away) is also stocked with trout in the springtime.

Other campgrounds in the area are Cachuma Lake, Fremont, Paradise, Sage Hill Group and Los Preitos.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Stalls
• Trash Collection

Activities

• ATV
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing