Overview Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style. Recreation Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, group camping, mountain biking, hunting, horseback rid…
Overview Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style. Recreation Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, group camping, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, nature viewing, and recreational mining are favored activities. Day trips to higher elevation snow play in the winter is also enjoyed.Facilities Reyes Creek Campground has 24 generously spaced campsites, ideal for tents, pickup truck campers, small RVs or small van conversion campers. RVs over 22 ft. are not recommended. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay as there is no water available. Six vault toilets service the campground. The road through the campground is narrow in places so RVs should be aware of obstructions and difficult angles into the campsites.Natural Features This shaded streamside campground located at 3,500 feet elevation boasts an ample supply of riparian oak and cottonwood trees. The creek area is well shaded and runs year-round. Overhead you may catch a glimpse of red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor! Nearby Attractions Located south of Ozena Valley, this campground provides access to the Sespe Wilderness via the Reyes Creek Trail linking to the Piedra Blanc National Recreation Trail. This site is the trailhead for Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Area ideal for hiking or mountain biking.
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How to Get There
From Los Angeles take take I-5 north to until Frazier Park Mountain Road. Drive 6.9 miles and turn left onto Lockwood Valley Road. Drive 23 miles north. Then turn left into the campground. It will be labeled either Forestry Road 8n11 or Camp Scheideck Road. From the intersection of Highway 33 in Ojai. Continue north over the mountain 35 miles to Lockwood rd. Turn right on Lockwood and go 3 miles to the "Camp Sheideck/Reyes Creek CG" sign. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles to the entrance of the campground. Reyes Creek Campground is 3.7 miles in from Lockwood Valley Road. The road is paved the entire way to the campground. Please stay on paved road. Do not turn off onto any dirt roads or onto private property.
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Plan Your Visit to REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND
Heading to REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND? 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 REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND?
No central reservation system listed for REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273877) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND?
REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND has 27 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND?
From Los Angeles take take I-5 north to until Frazier Park Mountain Road. Drive 6.9 miles and turn left onto Lockwood Valley Road. Drive 23 miles north. Then turn left into the campground. It will be labeled either Forestry Road 8n11 or Camp Scheideck Road. From the intersection of Highway 33 in Ojai. Continue north over the mountain 35 miles to Lockwood rd. Turn right on Lockwood and go 3 miles t…
