Barrel Springs Campground Introduce
Barrel Springs Campground is nestled within the serene landscape of Bear Canyon, part of our Campgrounds & RV Parks category. This remote site provides a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts, offering campsites equipped with fire pits ideal for both tent and RV campers. Located at Forest Rte 10N06, La Brea Canyon Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, the campground features shaded and open spots, elevated to protect against flash floods during rains.
- Location: Scenic Bear Canyon
- Campsites: Shaded and open areas with fire pits
- Elevation: Several feet above the dry riverbed
- Hiking: Near trailheads, less than 2-hour hike to Rattlesnake Canyon
Customer feedback highlights Barrel Springs as a hidden gem. Campers appreciate its remote setting and scenic views. Hikers find it an excellent base for exploring nearby trails. While some visitors note challenges accessing from the west due to private roads, once arrived, the experience is rewarding.
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Customer Reviews
Try approaching from the west and you won’t make it on the forest service roads Google tells you to follow. Apparently some ranch commandeered the roads and declared them private. All gated off now. I guess that explains the lack of reviews after Dan W.
Great remote campground tucked down into scenic Bear Canyon. For campers: there are plenty of choice spots both in both shady and open areas from which to choose. All spots have fire pits and the whole campground is several feet about the (dry) riverbed in case of potential flash flood during rainy season. For day hikers: this a great stopover spot being near the intersection of a few paths and less than a 2-hour hike from the 11N04 'trailhead'/Top of Rattlesnake Canyon (SE of Colson Canyon Campground).
Not a great experience
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