California · Camping · Near Gonzales

Horse Pasture Camp

Oct–May
best months

Is Horse Pasture Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monterey Ranger District. It doesn't name Horse Pasture Camp, so check the source for the area it covers.

Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order with Exceptions
Agency closure covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-11 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Los Padres Fire Use and Firearm Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-00-26-05 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest
San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires
Agency alert covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-03 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-5406-01 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest

As of Nov 10, 1:05 AM PST · Source: USFS · Monterey Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

At 2,207 ft
Ventana WildernessMonterey Ranger District · Los Padres National Forest

Horse Pasture Camp is a campground in California at about 2,207 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Horse Pasture Camp
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Eat after
Denny's
Restaurant
Open after 6
If it rains
Sykes Hot Spring
Hot spring
Hot spring · 8.3 mi from Gonzales

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Best time to visit Horse Pasture Camp
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  63° / 34°
  12 wet
2. Feb
  64° / 36°
  11 wet
3. Mar
  68° / 38°
  10 wet
4. Apr
  72° / 39°
  6 wet
5. May
  80° / 43°
  3 wet
6. Jun
  89° / 47°
  1 wet
7. Jul
  96° / 50°
  0 wet
8. Aug
  96° / 50°
  0 wet
9. Sep
  92° / 48°
  1 wet
10. Oct
  82° / 43°
  3 wet
11. Nov
  70° / 37°
  7 wet
12. Dec
  62° / 33°
  11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinnacles Nm, CA, 26 mi away at 1,307 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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