Before you head off for a weekend in the Los Padres National Forest, you may want to check to see what restrictions there may be in the area you are going.

Parts of the Los Padres National forest are closed to all use and parts are closed to motor vehicles.

Overnight camping is prohibited in Lion, Middle Lion, and Beaver campgrounds above Ojai. Blue Point campground above Lake Piru, and Hardluck campground farther up Piru Creek.

Also, users must reach some areas by foot, and others are fenced off and include warning signs. Sespe Road, Cherry Canyon Road and the road to Middle Lion campground are closed.

These areas have been closed for environmental reasons.

For more information on restrictions call the Ojai Ranger Station at (805) 646-4348 or the Mount Pinos Ranger Station at (805) 245-3731.

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