Rose Valley Campground

Los Padres National Forest

Break free from reality and take a scenic cruise along fabulous Highway 33 for a short drive from Ojai to Rose Valley Campground and Day Use Area. Whether you're day-tripping or camping, you can explore the running creek, visit the waterfalls, take a dip and hike the nearby trails and enjoy the local wildlife. Wildflowers and shady areas under cottonwood trees invite you to indulge in a rejuvenating nap.

Removed just far enough from civilization, the night sky here is fantastic, especially when gazing north, a perfect place to view meteor showers, satellites, comets and other celestial phenomenon.

Rose Valley Campground has nine campsites. The campsites are very spacious, level, well-marked and well equipped with a picnic table, fire pit and/or a separate BBQ. There are enclosed trash receptacles around the park and an unlit single pit style toilet. There is no drinking water at this site; you must bring your own water.

Need to Know

• In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.

• Camping fee includes 1 vehicle and 1 tent, trailer or RV.
• $10 fee for each extra vehicle.
• No drinking water is available.
• No public showers in the region.
• Fireworks are not permitted.
• The nearest stores and gas are 15 miles south along Hwy. 33, in Ojai.
• No cell service at the campground.
• Avoid hiking alone. Tell someone where you plan to go and then stick to your plans.
• Avoid unnecessary risk - help for emergencies is miles away.
• Carry a first aid kit and other safety gear with you when hiking.
• Bring gnat/mosquito repellent during spring/summer/fall.
• 2-night minimum stay on weekends.
• 3-night minimum stay on holidays.

Natural Features

Rose Valley Campground is the entry point to the legendary Rose Valley Falls, a magnificent two-tier 300-foot waterfall located on the west end of the Topatopa Mountains in Los Padres National Forest. If you are lucky, you may see coyotes, deer, bobcats, mountain lions or bears, which all live in this area. Frogs and toads, or ducks swimming on the lake, are a frequent sight as are red-tailed hawks soaring high above. Vegetation includes chamise, sage and toyon; toyon is especially beautiful in the fall and winter with its bright red berries.

This area is amazing during the fall; as the trees change, you will find yourself luxuriously encased by vibrant colors. If you like wildflowers, Rose Valley offers wild rose and poppies in the spring.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking trails, biking, fishing, within 30 minutes. Day trips to the higher elevation mountains for snow play in the winter. One mile away on the Rose Valley Road (6N31) is the Piedra Blanca Trailhead where there are three trails to explore, all located across Sespe Creek. The Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Trail (22W03) in the Sespe Wilderness will lead you to nearby massive white rocks, called Piedra Blanca! It is an easy walk for the first three miles.

Recreation

Rose Valley Falls is the principal attraction to this section of the Sespe. The trail to the falls begins at the southwest area of the campground between Campsites 4 and 5. Follow it for a half-mile and you will be at the base of the falls. The cliffs at the falls are arkosic sandstone and crumble easily, so tread lightly.

Rose Valley Falls is the tallest waterfall in the range. While it is an easy hike to the base of the 100-foot tall lower tier of the waterfall (0.8 miles round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain), it is an adventure to reach the more impressive upper tier. Please do not climb around on steep sections or get close to the edge. If you are not camping, you will need to park outside of the campground to hike the trails; otherwise, the day use fee for parking in the campground is $10.00.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 805 434 1996

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

To get there, follow Hwy. 33 north from Ojai 14.7 miles to mile marker 25.84. Turn right at the Rose Valley Road (6N31) turnoff and follow the paved road for 3.1 miles. Turn right again at the Rose Valley Campground sign (across from the lower lake) and follow this road 0.6 miles into Rose Valley Campground. Watch out for rough sections of road.

Available Campsites

• Site 004, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric

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