Recreation area

Howard Creek - 22W26

Los Padres National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Howard Creek Trail (22W26) Length: 2.8 miles Difficulty: moderate Turn right on Rose Valley Road and drive .4 miles and park on the right. The trail starts on a dirt road behind a locked gate. This is one of the shortest hikes to Nordhoff Ridge where there are fantastic views of the coastline and the Ojai Valley.

Activities

  • HIKING

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