Bates Canyon
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October 27th, 2026
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BATES CANYON (Campground) Nestled in a grove of large oaks and sycamores. There are six campsites located around a loop in the middle of the facility. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Pets are allowed. There are two vault toilets available. A fee is charged. From Santa Maria, California travel approximately 40 miles east on Highway 166. Turn right onto Cottonwood Canyon Road. Travel sowthwest on Cottonwood Canyon Road. Proceed onto Bates Canyon Road (Forest route 11N01). Campsite will be to the left.
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GPS 34.95323, -119.90794
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Nearby places
- Santa Lucia Ranger District Campground (Free Public) 5.6 mi
- Aliso Park Campground Campground (Paid Public) 8.5 mi
- Miranda Pines Campground (Paid Public) 9.0 mi
- Wagon Flat Campground (Paid Public) 11 mi
- Horseshoe Springs Campground Campground (Free Public) 13 mi
- Selby Campground Campground (Free Public) 13 mi
- Horseshoe Campground (Paid Public) 13 mi
- Lower Manzana Trailhead Hiking Trail 13 mi
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