Alejandro Campground is a hidden gem nestled in the natural beauty of Santa Maria, California. Located at the end of Colson Canyon Road, this campground provides a truly unique and rustic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, Alejandro Campground is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in nature.
The campground offers primitive camping facilities with minimal equipment, including picnic tables and fire pits. The area is surrounded by barbed wire fencing to protect against cattle, but don't let that deter you—this is a great spot for stargazing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The campsite is known for its giant boulder behind it, which serves as a distinguishing feature.
Visiting Alejandro Campground requires a bit of adventure due to the rugged, dirt road leading to the site. The road has multiple stream crossings and rocks, so it's advisable to use a vehicle with sufficient ground clearance. Trail users often recommend visiting in the fall when poison oak is dormant, as navigating through it during other seasons can be challenging.
Customer Feedback: Visitors have praised Alejandro Campground for its challenging yet rewarding hike to reach the site, with one guest describing it as a "fun" 3-mile journey. Many appreciate the natural scenery and tranquility of the area, while others recommend planning ahead due to the rugged road conditions.
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Go in the Fall when the poison oak is dormant or you'll have to bushwack through a ton of it. The trailhead to this camp at the end of Colson Canyon Rd, which is closed at times so check the forestry service website before going. Colson Canyon is also a rugged, dirt road with a lot of rock, so go in a vehicle that has some ground clearance for the multiple stream crossings and rocks. The trail itself is not hard to follow and the views down into the canyon are beautiful. Most of the trail is atleast partially shaded. There is water at Alejandro camp, which is past the camp surrounded by barbwire (the barbwire is to keep out cattle), which also has a stream. You will know the camp because it has a giant boulder behind the camp. Definitely a beautiful, seldom used trail and camp. On IG as @picbynathan
The 3 mile hike to get here was fun. Finding a camping area roped off by barbed wire was kind of concerning though. It's minimal equipment, with 2 picnic tables and a fire pit. No water nearby.
So cool