State Park
Colson Canyon Campground
Los Padres National Forest · Santa Maria, CA
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- Los Padres National Forest — official page
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- Address:Santa Maria, CA
About
Colson Campground is located approximately 40 miles from Santa Maria, CA. There is no running water and a bathroom. This campground is popular for hunters. It's time to pack your trash.
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Amenities
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Colson Canyon Campground
Bear Canyon Conn.
California
1.7 mi148 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Colson Canyon Loop Trail
California
12.1 mi3,868 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Alejandro Trail
California
13.7 mi4,170 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Tepusquet to Colson Ridge Loop
California
15.9 mi3,606 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Bear Canyon Loop Ohv
California
0.3 mi174 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Bear Canyon
California
3.5 mi436 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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