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Ventana Wilderness

This wilderness was established in 1978 by the Endangered American Wilderness Act, first addition was in 1978 by the Endangered American Wilderness Act, second addition in 1992 by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act. On December 19, 2002 the Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 added 33,967 acres to the existing wilderness bringing it to a total of 240, 026 acres. Topography of the Ventana Wilderness is characterized by steep-sided, sharp-crested ridges separating…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 36.246218, -121.780343

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • South Camp (sites 1-78)
  • Weyland Camp (sites 79-130)
  • Main Camp (sites 131-188)
  • Trail Camp
  • Environmental Group Camp Area
  • CHINA CAMP CAMPGROUND

Frequently asked questions

Is Ventana Wilderness reservable?

Ventana Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Ventana Wilderness?

See the map for Ventana Wilderness's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Ventana Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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