Escondido
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.1413, -121.4951
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Escondido Campground is one of the best kept secrets in the Santa Lucia Mountains. This family-friendly campground boasts scenic vistas that will take your breath away. Surrounded by spectacular rock formations and sprawling oaks this campground rests in a beautiful grassy meadow. The outdoor activities are endless. Hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and bird watching are just a few of the activities you can do while visiting this Los Padres National Forest gem.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Escondido free?
No. Escondido charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Escondido?
Escondido is at 36.1413, -121.4951. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- MEMORIAL CAMPGROUND2.5 mi
- Arroyo Seco Group Campground6.3 mi
- ARROYO SECO6.9 mi
- KIRK CREEK CAMPGROUND10.3 mi
- Kirk Creek10.4 mi
- CHINA CAMP CAMPGROUND11.4 mi
- China Camp11.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
