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La Panza Campground

Campground · National forest in San Luis Obispo County, California.

7Campsites

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Los Padres National Forest)
Campsites7
Site types7 standard, no electric
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(800) 832-1355
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lpnf/recarea/?recid=11126
AddressSouth Pozo Road
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About La Panza Campground

La Panza Campground is full of opportunities to relax or explore the forest. Nearby is Machesna Mountain Wilderness where hiking, hunting and horseback riding are popular. Off-high vehicle (OHV) recreation is also plentiful in the area. Recreation La Panza Campground is best enjoyed by campers who prefer a rugged outdoor experience. The Pozo La Panza 18,867-acre area has approximately 44 miles of routes that vary from sandy washes to a ridgeline route including a section known to expert OHV riders as the Stair Steps. With proximity to OHV trails, this spot will keep the adrenaline junkies enthused as well as the avid hiker.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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La Panza Campground is in San Luis Obispo County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.