Escondido Campground
Big Sur, California · 2,162 ft · In Los Padres National Forest
Wildfire 8.8 mi NW: Timber, 25,350 acres, 97% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,162 ft (659 m)2,162 ft659 m
Sites9
Escondido Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 02Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 03Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 04Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 05Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 06Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 07Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 08Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 09Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
All 9 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
Escondido Campground is one of the best kept secrets in the Santa Lucia Mountains. This family-friendly campground boasts scenic vistas that will take your breath away. Surrounded by spectacular rock formations and sprawling oaks this campground rests in a beautiful grassy meadow. The outdoor activities are endless. Hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and bird watching are just a few of the activities you can do while visiting this Los Padres National Forest gem.
Recreation
Escondido Campground has trailheads located near the campground and is only a short drive to multiple other trails with access to backpacking, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Hitching posts for your horses are available at the campground trailhead. Sandstone landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife are part of the experience in this pristine part of the forest.Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Escondido Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny74°53°
- WedSunny80°57°
- ThuSunny86°64°
- FriSunny90°66°
- SatSunny89°63°
Nearby camping
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Hanging Valley Campground
Campground · 1.9 mi · Big Sur
Memorial Park Campground
Public Land · 2.2 mi · Fort Hunter Liggett
Santa Lucia Memorial Park Campground
Campground · 2.2 mi · Fort Hunter Liggett
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Big Sur 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.
- 2.3 mi
Forks
Fort Hunter Liggett, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 2.6 mi
Ant
Greenfield, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 3.0 mi
Bluff
Greenfield, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 3.7 mi
Last Chance
Greenfield, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 4.0 mi
Camp site
Greenfield, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
- 4.1 mi
Camp site
Greenfield, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Los Padres National Forest
Location and contact
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