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Upper OsoTrailhead

Santa Barbara, California · Santa Barbara County · Facility

The site is located on the Camuesa Road, 1 mile from Paradise Road.Upper Oso Trailhead is a paved and located just past Upper Oso Campground. The trailhead has three separate parking areas and serving hikers, equestrians, and OHV trail uses. The facility has drinking water, flush toilets, trash, and picnic tables.There…

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About Upper OsoTrailhead

The site is located on the Camuesa Road, 1 mile from Paradise Road.Upper Oso Trailhead is a paved and located just past Upper Oso Campground. The trailhead has three separate parking areas and serving hikers, equestrians, and OHV trail uses. The facility has drinking water, flush toilets, trash, and picnic tables.There are 20 single vehicle spaces available for trailhead parking and extended spaces for truck-trailer parking for off-highway vehicles (OHV's). There are an additional 20 spaces for parking close to the equestrian facilities. There is a horse trough at the trailhead.The Santa Cruz trail (27W09) provides access to the San Rafael Wilderness. The Camuesa OHV route (5N15) provides motorcycle and ATV riding opportunities on the Camuesa and Buckhorn (9N11) OHV routes.The trailhead is open all year. However, during high river flows Paradise Road is closed to motorized traffic.**As of November 1, 2016, the Upper Oso Trailhead Parking Area will no longer be an Adventure Pass recreation site. Iinteragency passes will not be accepted. This trailhead parking area will be managed by the Parks Management for the Forest Service. $10 per vehicle or you can purchase and use the Parks Management Annual Day Use Pass for $50. Pass can be purchased from the PMC at www.campone.com or by calling 805-434-1996 or purchased from the campground hosts at Paradise Campground, Upper Oso Campground or Sage Hill Campground.

Plan Your Visit to Upper OsoTrailhead

Heading to Upper OsoTrailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Upper OsoTrailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Upper OsoTrailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252743) for the latest entry policy and availability.