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Camping

Camp at an established site. Keep your camp clean and never leave food out. Scout the area to be sure you leave nothing behind.

Fire Safety

Careless campfire use has sparked devastating blazes. Where fire use is authorized, please observe the following measures:

Campfires are permitted only in established fire rings and must be kept small, using as little wood as possible. Use only dead and downed wood. Always make sure your fire is completely extinguished before you break camp.

Regardless of the time of year, a fire permit is required for backcountry camping. The permits allow full campfires during the wet season (November through April) or the use of camp stoves the rest of the year. East side campers should contact the Los Padres National Forest Headquarters in Goleta at (805) 968-6640. West side campers can obtain a permit either at Big Sur Station, a half mile south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, or at Pacific Valley Station, 5 miles north of Gorda.

Noise Pollution

Respect the natural peace, fellow hikers, and neighboring campers by keeping all trail and camp chatter down. Raucous behavior may also spook wildlife.