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Fire Pit
About American Canyon Campground
Number of accommodations: 12
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2026 Season availability
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Fire Pit
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Location American Canyon Campground
Address:
1616 N Carlotti Dr
Santa Maria, CA, 93454
United States
From Hwy 101, take the Santa Margarita exit, turning off at El Camino Real and across the railroad tracks at the east end of town on Estrada Avenue/Hwy 58. After 1.4 miles Hwy 58 turns left but continue straight on Pozo Road. From where Hwy 58 leaves Pozo Road, follow Pozo Road for almost 20 miles, through the town of Pozo, keeping right at the La Panza Road junction, until you reach the Avenales Ranch Road. Follow Avenales Ranch Road about 5 miles, through a gate (keep closed!) to the sign for American Canyon where you turn left and continue another 2 miles.
The campground is accessible via Hwy 101, which is approximately 12 miles away, and Hwy 58, which connects to Pozo Road leading directly to the site.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.2768 / -120.308
Elevation: 471 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Only Adventure Pass holders can make reservations and enter the campground. There will be a registration fee applied ($8 for online reservations; $9 for call in reservations) managed by Rec.gov.For more information on purchasing an Adventure Pass, visit Adventure Pass on the Los Padres National Forest website.National Forest Daily Adventure Pass: $5 (valid for 1 day from the date that is scratched off)National Forest Annual Adventure Pass: $30 (valid for 12 months from the month of purchase)You can purchase your Daily and Annual Adventure Pass at:Local - San Bernardino National Forest OfficesLocal Vendors - Choose your vendor from this Vendor MapOnline - MyScenicDrives.com
- Reservations can be made three days in advance.
- All single campsite reseravtions cover 6 people and 1 vehicle. Maximum number of people per single site is 6. Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 1. Additional person or vehicle are not allowed.
- Potable and non-potable water not available at the campground. Bring adequate water supply.
- Fireworks are not permitted. See fireworks ban for more information.
- No cell service can be found in the campground.
- Campfires are normally permitted year-round without a California Campfire Use Permit. Under some conditions, wood fires and barbecues may be prohibited in all areas of the national forest. Fires at Campground are only permitted in fire rings provided by the Forest Service. Please check local office for local fire restrictions prior to your arrival.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov
- Know Before You Go
- In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs must 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.
- There is no trash service in the campground. Remember Leave No Trace.Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled food. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Burning trash is never recommended.
- Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
