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| Location | Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|
| Maximum RV length | 18 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 12 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from American Canyon Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
American Canyon Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Santa Maria. It lists 12 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 18 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 20 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
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| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 11 standard nonelectric |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 18 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1616 N Carlotti Dr
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American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas. The only motorized entrance is through the Avenales Ranch. This is a working cattle ranch, and the owners have been generous to grant access to American Canyon through their ranch. Entrance via the ranch gate is opened only during deer hunting season, by reservation only on and with an issued combination code provided. The campground is an Adventure Pass site managed by the Forest Service. The campground is surrounded by wilderness and private lands, so mountain biking isn’t practical. Horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing isn’t really recommended during rifle season. This really is a hunting camp.The American Canyon campground offers 12 campsites for tent and car camping (no RVs due to size restriction). Each site includes a picnic table, and a combination fire ring/grill. There are two outhouses with pit toilets in the campground. No drinking and non-potable water at the site. No trash service, so pack it in, pack it out. The campground is in a grove of mature oaks. The watershed is dry during deer season. The lower areas are a mix of open grasslands with oak and pine woodlands. The higher terrain is covered in chaparral, with coulter pines near the top of the ridges and scattered open grasslands.Due to its remoteness, there are only a couple of nearby places that might be of interest. The Vintage Cowboy Winery in Pozo opens on most weekends. The Pozo Saloon is also open on some weekends, but not consistently. Both are approximately 10 miles west of the campground.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 18 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Los Angeles (Los Angeles International (LAX)), about 142 mi straight-line from American Canyon Campground. RV rentals in Los Angeles
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| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — American Canyon Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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