Campground
Ballinger
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About Ballinger
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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Ballinger
Sun & Moon
1:59 PM
Sunrise
7:46 PM
Solar Noon
1:32 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:33 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:58 AM
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Live11h 32m of daylight
Ballinger
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Ballinger
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October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Fox Mountain Route
moderate · 2.3 mi · 2074 ft gain
SANTA BARBARA CANYON
easy · 6.97 mi · 553 ft gain
Blue Ridge
hard · 6.62 mi · 1335 ft gain
Rancho Nuevo
hard · 10.95 mi · 590 ft gain
Judell
1.59 mi · 702 ft gain
Judell
hard · 7.11 mi · 1000 ft gain
Dom Victor Trail
hard · 5.06 mi · 567 ft gain
Los Osos Wetlands Trailhead
easy · 1.09 mi · 216 ft gain