USDA Forest Service · California
Navajo Flats Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 6 no hookups
- Season
- January 1 to November 1
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,221 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NAVAJO CG (NFSR 29S02A) · native material · not maintained
- Lake
- Los Padres National Forest
- Phone
- 805 434 1996
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
About
Overview
Navajo Flat Campground, off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trailhead and day use area is an ideal location for OHV enthusiasts to enjoy the many trails in the surrounding area. A multi-use trail system that includes routes designated for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is located adjacent to this campground, known as a mecca for motorized fun.
Recreation
Navajo Flat Campground, OHV trailhead and day use area is best appreciated by true OHV enthusiasts. ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders will find easy access to
45 miles of marked and rated trails all accessible from your campsite. There is also a kid's track/beginner track located within the facility boundary. Motorized access leads to a wide variety of non-motorized activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting and equestrian trails.
Facilities
Open daily and year-round, Navajo Flat Campground has six campsites, five of which include a shaded canopy structure, all include a fire ring and picnic table. There is one vault toilet. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water (drinking water) or electricity onsite. There is no dump station. This facility is "Pack it in. Pack it out."
Natural Features
Oak, conifer and various chaparral trees dot the landscape in this rider's paradise. The terrain is mostly rocky and hard packed. The views of the coastline and the Sierra Mountains on clear days can be enjoyed from the higher peaks such as Pozo Summit. Navajo Flat Campground, OHV trailhead and day use area includes a kiosk outlining information about the ecosystem, Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace ethics, as well as an OHV trail map of the area.
Nearby Attractions
Hiking trails, hunting, mountain biking, fishing and shopping are all within 29 miles of the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 40° | 29° | 76° | 3 of 11 |
| February | 59° | 39° | 26° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 41° | 31° | 90° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 67° | 44° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 50° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 85° | 57° | 45° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 63° | 53° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 62° | 53° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 84° | 57° | 49° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 78° | 52° | 41° | 93° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 44° | 33° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 60° | 39° | 28° | 74° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Navajo Flat/Ohv Staging Area · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Turkey Flat Ohv Staging Area · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 4 sites
- La Panza Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 7 sites
- American Canyon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 12 sites
- American Canyon · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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