Ballinger

California

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    6 active alerts in Los Padres National Forest; most severe: Road Use Restriction - Sycamore Cyn Rd to Pfeiffer Beach

    USFSPosted Jan 30, 2025 · checked 11 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 76°F / low 76°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for campground

    OpenWeather10 h ago

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About this campground

Tucked away in the high desert, surrounded by scenic views of the badlands in the Los Padres National Forest, Ballinger Campground and day use area offers the perfect getaway for those looking to access off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. Explore 11 four-wheel drive roads, 12 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails, and 14 motorcycle trails, which include loose dirt, hard pack, sand, steep hills, and berms in Ballinger and nearby Deer Park Canyons.

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

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Active alerts for Mt. Pinos Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

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Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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