USDA Forest Service · California
Navajo Flat/Ohv Staging Area
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,916 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
- FERNANDEZ (NFSR 28S02.2) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
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About
US Forest Service campground. Navajo Flat Campground is an off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trailhead and day use area in 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. 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. 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. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Day Use: $10 per vehicle
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Additional Holiday or weekend fee: $2 per vehicle
Additional Vehicle fee: $10 per vehicle
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 41° | 30° | 77° | 3 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 40° | 27° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 42° | 32° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 45° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 51° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 58° | 46° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 64° | 54° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 63° | 54° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 59° | 50° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 79° | 53° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 46° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 61° | 40° | 29° | 75° | 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.
Trails nearby
- Turkey Flat OHV Campground/Staging Area/Trailhead · 4.4 mi as the crow flies
Powerline OHV 1.9 mi Hike · Drive there
All 343 trails in Los Padres National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Navajo Flats Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 6 sites
- La Panza Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 7 sites
- Turkey Flat Ohv Staging Area · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 4 sites
- American Canyon · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- American Canyon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 12 sites
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