Nacimiento Campground
Small campground with 9 campsites located among oak trees. Located near a running creek. Recreational Vehicles no longer than 25 feet. In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $30.00 per site per night. 6-8 people per site, pay via fee tube or via host. One car is included with the price of the campsite. Additional vehicles are $10.00 per vehicle per night. Interagency Senior and Access Pass entitle pass holder to 50% off camping fees only. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Los Padres National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | $30.00 per site per night. 6-8 people per site, pay via fee tube or via host. One car is included with the price of the campsite. Additional vehicles are $10.00 per vehicle per night. Interagency Senior and Access Pass entitle pass holder to 50% off camping fees only. |
| Rules | 14 day maximum stay. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 36.0075° N, 121.4012° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireTimber
23 mi from the campground · 25,350 acres · 97% contained
- PrescribedStone Canyon Vtp Rx
44 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Treadmill ↗ | 46.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | California RV Outlets ↗ | 52.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miSlick Rock3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.1 miWillow Creek ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.3 miSan Antonio4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miStone Ridge ↗9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miMill Creek0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Ventana Wilderness begins about 5.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.2 miVentana Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 236,726 acres
- 7.2 miSilver Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,415 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Nacimiento Campground?
No. Nacimiento Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Nacimiento Campground?
$30.00 per site per night. 6-8 people per site, pay via fee tube or via host. One car is included with the price of the campsite.
Source: Forest Service
Is Nacimiento Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Nacimiento Campground have?
9 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Nacimiento Campground?
Nacimiento Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Nacimiento Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ponderosa Campground (1.4 mi, partly first-come), Kirk Creek Campground (5.3 mi), and Plaskett Creek Campground (7.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby