About this campground
The site is located on Hwy #166 26 miles east of Santa Maria. This trail is currently within the Front Fire Closure area. No access. Trail is expected to reopen in early 2019. Gifford Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed. The Gifford trail (18E12) 2.2 miles has beautiful scenic views. Hitching posts. Picnicking 1 table. Stock trailer parking. Difficulty level : Easy The trailhead is open all year.
Activities
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Adobe TrailheadLos Padres National Forest4 mi
- Horseshoe Springs CampgroundLos Padres National Forest6 mi
- Selby CampgroundBureau of Land Management13 mi
- Santa Lucia Ranger DistrictLos Padres National Forest17 mi
- American Canyon CampgroundLos Padres National Forest18 mi
- KCL CampgroundBureau of Land Management19 mi
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