Hi Mountain Campground


Area Status: Open
Hi Mountain Campground sign

Nestled in large grove of oaks. Close to the Santa Lucia and Garcia Wildernesses. Recreational vehicles up to 16 feet.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am
Reservations: None. First-come, first-serve
Fees: The Adventure pass  or Annual Interagency pass (National Parks pass), Senior Interagency pass, or Interagency Access pass is required for parking at Hi Mountain Campground. If you are walking in and camping, you do not need a pass. The pass is for the vehicle. Adventure passes can be purchased at Big 5 Sporting Goods stores. Check with the Big 5 Sporting Goods store nearest you to find out if they sell Adventure passes. Day passes are $5 and annual passes are $30 a year. Adventure passes are also sold at REI in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Permit Info: Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass.
Open Season: January - December
Usage: Light-Medium
Best Season: spring, fall
Restrictions: Pack out all trash. 14 day stay limit.
Closest Towns: Santa Margarita, Atascadero
Water: None
Restroom: Vault
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Santa Lucia Ranger District
1616 No. Carlotti Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-9538
 

General Information

Directions: From San Luis Obispo: Hwy 101, 8 miles north, Hwy 58, 3 miles east, Pozo Rd. 16 miles southeast, Forest road 30S05, 4 miles southwest. Alternate route: 10 miles northeast of Arroyo Grande Forest Service Station off Pozo-Hi Mountain Rd. Note: Forest Road 30S05 may be impassable when Salinas River is high, use alternate route as noted.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Hunting, near access to Santa Lucia and Garcia Wilderness, off-highway vehicle opportunities.

No. of Sites 11
Reservation Info None
Fire Information For current fire restrictions, contact the Santa Lucia Ranger District at (805) 925-9538 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
35.2613

  Longitude : 
-120.4145