About this campground
Open in Spring/Summer/Fall and is within the Winter seasonal closure between November 1st and April 30th Difficulty: easy to moderate Length: 7.9 miles SESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.net Maps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps (Lockwood Valley) The Fishbowls Trailhead (elev. 5000 ft.) is located on the west side of Grade Valley Road (7N03) approximately 5.5 miles south of Lockwood Valley Road. There is a parking lot with 5 parking spurs, with hitching rails for horses, and a vault toilet at the trailhead. The signed trail starts from the west side of the parking lot. There is no overnight camping allowed at the trailhead, but camping is permitted at Halfmoon and Thorn Meadows Campgrounds further south on Grade Valley Road.
Activities
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10Los Padres National Forest1 mi
- Johnston Ridge Trailhead - 20W12Los Padres National Forest3 mi
- Ojai Ranger DistrictLos Padres National Forest6 mi
- Little Mutau Trailhead 20W10Los Padres National Forest8 mi
- Mt. Pinos Ranger DistrictLos Padres National Forest9 mi
- Upper Rose Valley Lake Day Use AreaLos Padres National Forest9 mi
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