Ballinger Campground
Cuyama, California · 3,146 ft · In Los Padres National Forest
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,146 ft (959 m)3,146 ft959 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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 motorcycle trails, which include loose dirt, hard pack, sand, steep hills, and a few jumps and berms.
Recreation
The Ballinger Campground and day use areas are best appreciated by OHV enthusiasts. ATVs/Quad Runners/Dual Sports/Single track, will find access to 68 miles of marked and rated trails that range from novice-friendly hard packed trails, twisty sand washes, open play areas to steep and rugged black diamond, all accessed from your scenic high desert camping spot.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Ballinger Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny72°48°
- ThuSunny78°54°
- FriSunny81°57°
- SatSunny80°55°
- SunSunny79°54°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Cuyama share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 13 mi
Mesa Spring Camp
Pine Mountain Club, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 16 mi
Sheep Camp
Pine Mountain Club, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 16 mi
Lower Bear Camp
Cuyama, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 16 mi
Upper Bear Camp
Cuyama, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 16 mi
Bear Camp
Cuyama, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 17 mi
Lily Meadows Camp
Pine Mountain Club, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
Location and contact
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