Romero Camuesa (FR 5N15.1) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Romero Camuesa (FR 5N15.1) in CA
Road corridorLos Padres NF
6.5 mi from Montecito
Maps 1,505 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–1.4, 1.8–3.3 and 5.4–5.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–9/30Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- 0.8 of this road’s 17.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 17.2 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 0.1, 11.3, 14.4, 16.8 and 17.1 miles along the road.
- Gates 0.2, 10, 10.1, 14.1 and 14.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- Indian Creek runs 0.3 mi off.
- Hildreth Peak stands 3,526 ft above the map pin, 6.4 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 56–81°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.