Zaca Ridge Rd. Ohv (FR 8N02) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Zaca Ridge Rd. Ohv (FR 8N02) in CA
Road corridorLos Padres NF
9.6 mi from Los Olivos
Maps 4,119 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/1Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Cumbre Picnic Area.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 8.7 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~230 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 7 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 4.6: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- La Jolla Spring lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 52–73°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.