About this campground
This wilderness was established in 1992 by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act. On December 19, 2002 the Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 added 17,055 acres to the existing wilderness for a total of 31,555 acres. Dramatic scenery, steep terrain, coastal redwood groves. The Silver Peak Wilderness is located in the southwestern portion of the Monterey Ranger District and along the famous Big Sur coastline. Hiking is available on moderate to strenuous trails, wildlife is present in more remote areas Photographic opportunities abound. Access to parts of the backcountry is by dirt roads and is open subject to weather conditions.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUNDLos Padres National Forest9 mi
- Monterey Ranger DistrictLos Padres National Forest27 mi
- Arroyo SecoLos Padres National Forest30 mi
- ARROYO SECOLos Padres National Forest30 mi
- Arroyo Seco Group CampgroundLos Padres National Forest30 mi
- Arroyo Seco TrailheadLos Padres National Forest30 mi
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