Ballinger Canyon Campground

CampgroundPaid20 km from Maricopa, California

Plot of OpenStreetMap data

Fee: Paid
Website: fs.usda.gov/recarea/lpnf/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=11016&actid=93

Water and dump stations nearby

Potable water
Water point near Santa Barbara · Fee not recorded
More water fill stations nearby
33 mi from Ballinger Canyon Campground, in a straight lineDirections to Water point near Santa Barbara in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
RV dump station
Thousand Trails · RV dump station, near Goleta · Paid
More RV dump stations nearby
30 mi from Ballinger Canyon Campground, in a straight lineDirections to Thousand Trails in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Straight-line distance from Ballinger Canyon Campground. From OpenStreetMap: "fee not recorded" means no fee is tagged, not that it's free.

Recreation.gov

Book Ballinger Campground on Recreation.gov

Tucked away in the high desert, surrounded by scenic views of the badlands in the Los Padres National Forest, Ballinger Campground and day use area offers the perfect getaway for those looking to access off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. Explore 11 four-wheel drive roads, 12 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails, and 14…

Sites: 13
Check-in / out: 15:00 / 12:00

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Services & facilities

Drinking waterNot recorded
Waste disposalNot recorded
ElectricityNot recorded
ToiletsNot recorded
ShowersNot recorded
Wi-FiNot recorded
Dogs allowedNot recorded
Wheelchair accessNot recorded

"Not recorded" means OpenStreetMap has no tag for it yet, not that it's missing.

Prices & opening

A fee is charged. Opening hours are not recorded. Check current prices on their website.

Getting there (GPS, access, height)

GPS coordinates

34.88366, -119.44357

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No height limit recorded. Check access and signage on arrival.

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