TURKEY FLAT OHV STAGING AREA

Santa Margarita, California · USDA Forest Service

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About

This facility does not accept reservations.Hiking trails, biking, fishing and shopping are all within 29 miles of the campground.Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails geared toward the beginner to experienced rider, and all accessible from your camping spot or the day use staging area. The facility even has a kids track for those beginner riders.Open daily and year-round, Turkey Flat Campground has an open area of campsites that include picnic tables and two vault toilets. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) onsite. There is no dump station. Near the fee/information boards is a staging area to offload gear.Oak, conifer and various chaparral trees dot the landscape in this rider's paradise. The terrain is mostly rocky and hard packed. On a clear day, take in the expansive views of the coastline and the Sierra Mountains, as well as peaks such as Pozo Summit (elevation 2,635 ft.) and Black Mountain (elevation 3,622 ft.).

Directions

From Santa Margarita, CA, head northeast on H St toward Margarita Ave. Turn right onto CA-58 E. Turn left to stay on CA-58 E. Turn right onto Parkhill Rd for 16.miles. Turn left onto Black Mountain Rd/Forest Rte 29S02 Destination will be on the left

Location

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Details

State
California
City / area
Santa Margarita
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Los Padres National Forest
Campsites
4
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$30 / night
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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