Ballinger Campground, Maricopa, CA

Ballinger Campground is located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (2 hrs 1 min northeast of Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 3,118 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $30.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include biking, ohv allowed from campsite.

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Campsite Reviews (53)

3.9 out of 5

5 star		9%
4 star		75%
3 star		11%
2 star		2%
1 star		2%

@brandonp176704 · Camped on Nov 9, 2023 at Campsite #8

Great experience. The site management company is great. Keeps the peace

@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Dec 2, 2022 at Campsite #9

A great spot! Ballinger has everything you need to have a good time camping and riding. Get out there!

@BARRYH3340879 · Camped on Nov 18, 2022 at Campsite #1

The camp site was excellent, the road into the camp is terrible 5 mph due to pot holes. Please use some green sticker money to correct this problem.

@Jeffrey7936421 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef7111828 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef2112499 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef1669938 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef2062173 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef4979598 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jeffrey348 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef6107240 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef4814618 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef1781722 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef2759506 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef2454858 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef2203362 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef2165945 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef5998501 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef5782967 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@Jef8767493 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

We have been going to Ballinger for years and really enjoy it. It is great to see that they have finally made some improvements to the sites and put in new restrooms that were needed for years.

@NancyK463 · Camped on Dec 17, 2021 at Campsite #7

Weather was perfect

@NancyK8905120 · Camped on Dec 17, 2021 at Campsite #7

Weather was perfect

@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #6

Fun place!

@DavidH4210996 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #2

Great place to come for dirt biking and hanging out with family and friends.

@DavidH833 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #2

Great place to come for dirt biking and hanging out with family and friends.

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