Free Camping in Los Padres National Forest
0 mapped campsites within 55 mi · CA
Coastal range from Big Sur to Ojai with backcountry hot springs.
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Nearby overnight alternatives (not camping)
These are places where RVers commonly park overnight with permission. They are not campsites — no chairs, no slide-outs, no fires.
Highway rest areas (5)
State-operated rest areas. Overnight rules are set by each state DOT and change — confirm posted signage on arrival.
Gaviota Rest Area
Gaviota Rest Area
Buttonwillow Rest Area
Buttonwillow Rest Area
Shandon Rest Area
Truck stops & travel centers (6)
Fuel stops that commonly tolerate overnight parking. Park away from truck lanes and never deploy camping gear.
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EZ Trip Travel Center
Pilot Travel Center
Pilot
Lost Hills Travel Center
Love's Travel Stop
Retailer & business overnight parking (22)
Store lots, casinos, and other businesses where overnight parking is permission-based. Always ask the manager and follow posted signs — this is parking, not camping.
Costco
The Home Depot
Lowe's
Walmart
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Chumash Casino
Walmart
The Home Depot
Walmart Supercenter
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness
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