Mesa Spring Camp
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Key facts
At-a-glance details for Mesa Spring Camp, from its official website.
Booking & season
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Mesa Spring Camp.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Mesa Spring Camp.
- Campfires are allowed, but check for seasonal fire bans before lighting one.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Mesa Spring Camp sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to Mesa Spring Camp — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
The Chumash Wilderness is a 38,150 acres (15,440 ha) wilderness area within the southern Los Padres National Forest. It is located in the Transverse Ranges, in northern Ventura County and southwestern Kern County in California.
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Mount Pinos () (Samala: 'Iwɨhɨnmu) is a mountain located in the Los Padres National Forest on the boundary between Ventura and Kern counties in California. The summit, at 8,847 feet (2,697 m), is the highest point in Ventura County. The mountain is the highest point of the Transverse Ranges west of Tejon Pass, as well as the southernmost point of the Salinian Block.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Pine Mountain General Store
⛽ Fuel
- Pine Mountain Fuel
🍽️ Food & drink
- Hungry Al's BBQ
- La Lena Mexican Restaurant
- Fable & Fare
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
- Self-Help Federal Credit Union
- ATM
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Mesa Spring Camp.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Mesa Spring Camp.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Mesa Spring Camp?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Mesa Spring Camp?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Mesa Spring Camp?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Is there drinking water at Mesa Spring Camp?
Yes, drinking water is available.
When is Mesa Spring Camp open?
Mesa Spring Camp is open year-round.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Mesa Spring Camp.
- Toad Springs · Los Padres National Forest
- Sheep Camp · US Forest Service
- Nettle Spring Campground
- Lily Meadows Camp · US Forest Service
- Pine Mountain Club Campground · Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association
- Chula Vista Campground · US Forest Service