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Nira Campground
Nestled in large grove of Oak Trees. Manzana Creek runs through the campground. Trailhead for San Rafael Wilderness - Upper Manzana Creek Trail to the Manzana Narrows. There are 12 campsites.
Reservations: 9 sites are now on the reservation system: www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. (3 campsites) are on a first-come, first- serve basis . Cash only for first-come, first-serve campsites.
In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Campground check-in time: 3:00pm, check-out time: 12:00 noon. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | Concession-managed campground by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. $30/night, $10/extra vehicle fee per night. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee. $10 parking fee per day at the Nira Trailhead (Manzana Creek Trail to Manzana Narrows. |
| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | spring/summer/fall |
| Busiest Season: | spring/summer |
| Closest Towns: | Los Olivos, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use, trailhead parking or extra vehicle parking fee. |
| Operated By: | Parks Management Company for the Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Santa Lucia Ranger District 1616 No.Carlotti Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93454 Phone: (805) 925-9538 ext. 0 or (805) 623-0328 |
General Information
Directions: From Hwy 154: Armour Ranch Rd./ Happy Canyon Rd. 11 miles northeast to Cachuma Saddle, Sunset Valley Rd. 6 miles north.Activities
Campground Camping
Day hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, hunting, major trailhead into San Rafael Wilderness (Upper Manzana Creek Trail).
| Fire Information | Contact the Santa Lucia Ranger District for current fire restrictions at 805-448-6487 or www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf |
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | yes |
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| Picnic tables: | yes |
| Tent camping: | yes |
| Parking: | yes |
| Toilets: | vault toilet |
| Fee charged for some activities: | $10/day parking at Manzana Creek Trailhead |
Location
![[image] Arroyo Seco Day Use Picnic Area](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd509435.jpg)
![[image] Tread Lightly Brochure Photo](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd553420.jpg)
