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American Canyon Campground, a Forest Service campground

Los Padres National Forest

American Canyon Campground

Campground12 sitesReservable
Reserve on Recreation.gov

Photo: Bert Fuiava/USFS

About this campground

American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas. The only motorized entrance is through the Avenales Ranch.
From the USDA Forest Service's description on Recreation.gov.

Around here

Around American Canyon Campground

Machesna Mountain Wilderness4.8 mi2 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Thermal springs: NOAA NCEI (1980) · Public land: USGS PAD-US · Forest roads: USDA Forest Service MVUM · BLM routes and areas: Bureau of Land Management (simplified for web display)

Sites and hookups

Campsites
12
Max RV length
18 ft
Pets
Allowed
Campfires
Allowed
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov

Amenities

  • Vault toilets
  • Camp host