Open Year-round
Yes
Reservations possible?
No
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
No
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Sespe Hot Springs Camp is a first-come first-serve wilderness / primitive camp situated in the Sespe Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest about two hours away from Los Angeles, California. 

The Sespe Hot Springs Camp can be found at the southern end of Johnson Ridge Trail, near Sespe Hot Springs. It is a primitive camp without restrooms, trash facilities, or potable water. 14 days is the maximum length of stay.

This beautiful camp features flat sandy spots along a rocky shoreline close to several hot springs. The area is only accessible by foot or horseback. Mountain bikes are not permitted in the designated wilderness areas. 

This camp is the perfect spring, fall or winter destination. Summer can be extreme temperatures. 

FEE: Free camping.

For additional information, or to check on trail and water conditions, please contact the Ojai Ranger District at 1-(805) 646-4348.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Fall

Congestion

Occasionally full

Parking Pass

None

Price per night (basic site)

0.00 $ (0.00 €)

Pros

Secluded. Hot Springs.

Cons

Can get crowded.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Managed by

Ojai Ranger District

Features

Big vistas
Wildlife
Near lake or river
Hot tub

Access

Hike-in

Total number of sites

10

Lodging type

Rustic cabin

Location

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