Recreation area

Lower Oso Day Use Picnic Area

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Lower Oso Day Use Pinci Area is located off Paradise Road just across the first Santa Ynez River crossing ford.  Lower Oso Day Use Area includes 28 sites, each with a picnic table, pedestal grill and parking spur.  There are three flush toilet buildings for a total of eight seats.  The Santa Ynez River can be accessed from the site. Drinking water is available. There is no electricity. Lower Oso Day Use Area is open all year.  However, during high river flows Paradise Road is closed to motorized traffic. Area amenities: Picnic tables, BBQs, Parking, trash, hiking trails, water play, flush toilets, drinking water.

Activities

  • PICNICKING

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