East Camino (FR 5N12.3) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
East Camino (FR 5N12.3) in CA
Road corridorLos Padres NF
3.3 mi from Montecito
Maps 3,046 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 4.1–6.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Moderate
- All 6.3 miles of this road are fully maintained, paved the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 6.3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 31%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.3: .
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
- Monte Arido stands 2,965 ft above the map pin, 8.5 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 51–77°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.