Aliso Park Campground

End of March 2023: campground is currently closed while they clean up several down trees and a whole lot of branches that came down in the storms this winter. The bathroom was open though, it was clean but had no TP. No problem since I was actually there to hike all day. The gate was closed to the campground and we parked outside. We took the trail behind the campground all the way up to Sierra Madre road where there was snow and cold wind. The first part of the trail had many stream crossings, some of which were too wide to keep feet dry, though not deep. There were also several areas of blow down. For maybe 50 yd there would be numerous small or large trees across the trail. Some areas were very dense, and required crawling under or climbing over branches. I assume they had wind bursts during the storms. After that when we got to the open spot that has a fire circle in it (about 2 miles) we had lunch. Then we headed up the trail to the left to Sierra Madre road and that trail was in excellent condition. Quite beautiful views. I would love to come back in the spring or fall and camp at Aliso Park Campground.

Secluded in old oaks with trails leading up to the nearby forest and hills right out of the camp. Restroom was clean and perfectly functional. Bring your own Mt money. No trash anywhere and firepit working great with side air vents and adjustable height grill tops. Close to New Cuyama for supplies even a hardware store. Crowded in spring and summer try winter and enjoy the green grass everywhere.

Love this place! Its like a hole in the wall of camping grounds! Real clean (except for irresposible pet parents) and very cool with the surrounding trees! Toilet vault is a toilet vault, so keep that in mind. Otherwise, firepits are well maintained and camp sites are real spacious and does a good job of seclusion from the rest of the campers

It is not bad for a car camp, but there were the inevitable beer cans and trash left behind. It is hard to believe how people that backpack to wilderness camps can clean up trash and leave nothing behind, but people that actually drive to the very spot they are going to camp can't pick up after themselves. Some of the other reviewers said that the camp is free, but it is not really free; you need the Los Padres rec permit or an America the Beautiful pass, or you could be subject to a ticket/fine. The good thing about this camp is that there is the McPherson Peak Trail (there is no sign at the trailhead) and the camping spots are spread out over a decent area, so it wouldn't be so crowded if others were there. Also there is a lot of shade. There really aren't any views to speak of, but there is a pit toilet.

May 2023. Campground is nice, shady with big oak trees and a stream nearby. Fire pits and tables… trails. Vault toilet is horrifying, poop filling the bowl and over 50 spiders, didn’t count the flies. Campground is secluded with some off vibes, including a questionable man creeping around at midday. Don’t recommend going alone. Overall nice place, would camp again if I had a need in this obscure area and would recommend for same reason.

Pretty nice campground. It's secluded and out of the way. It's located about 5 miles or so down a (paved) access road and don't forget to keep an eye out for cattle. Plenty of trees to hang a hammock, lots of space in each site and good separation. Only a single vault toilet and no potable water, so prepare accordingly. Maybe it was more about when I was here than anything, but I had zero issues with bugs or critters, which was very nice. There is wildlife though! Lots of birds chirping all day and can actually be quite loud in the morning, but in a nice I'm-out-in-nature way. There was an owl(?) that decided to proudly screech for a few minutes at like 2 a.m. though. And there are tons of frogs that start wandering around the campground once the sun goes down. So don't freak out at the darkness making noises.