Upper Oso Campground
Los Padres National Forest
Upper Oso Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Upper Oso Campground provides ample opportunity for exploration of California's coastal mountains. It is a family-friendly campground, equipped with equestrian sites, and is close to a variety of trails and several mountain streams.The campground is open year-round and offers around two dozen sites tent or RV camping. About 10 sites are outfitted with horse corrals and extra long, paved parking spurs. Some additional
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Nearest DC fast charging: 7.9 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Upper Oso Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Upper Oso Campground?
Upper Oso Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Upper Oso Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Upper Oso Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Upper Oso Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Upper Oso Campground a good campground?
Upper Oso Campground holds an average rating of 3.9/5 from 27 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Upper Oso Campground located?
Upper Oso Campground is located in Los Padres National Forest, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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