P-Bar Campground

Oak trees. The campground is usually full on weekends during deer hunting season, mid August through late September. Big Caliente Hot Springs is 4 miles away. The last 9 miles of driving to the campground is on dirt roads. To access the Pendola / Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area after Romero Saddle on East Camino Cielo Road, the pavement ends. Forest Road 5N12, 5N15, and 5N16 are dirt roads where higher clearance vehicles are recommended.There are no services in the Pendola Area.There are no phones, limited cell phone coverage, no potable water, no gasoline, or automotive repairs, etc. Water in the creeks are extremely low to completely dry. It is recommended that visitors plan to haul their own water in for camping.