The Chumash Wilderness is a federally protected area of Los Padres National Forest. It encompasses around 38,150 acres near the small town of Frazier Park and is managed by the United States Forest Service.
The area features rugged ridges, pine covered peaks, and barren badlands. There are narrow canyons, seasonal creeks, and perennial springs. Lower elevations are dominated by chaparral and scrubland vegetation with the potential for beautiful displays of springtime wildflowers. In the higher elevations, coniferous forests dominate.
The highest point in the area is Mount Pinos, which rises 8,831 feet above sea level and is also Ventura County's tallest peak. Historically, the mountain was integral to the lives of the Chumash Native Americans and still holds extreme importance to them today.
THINGS TO DO
There are a variety of ways to explore and enjoy the Chumash Wilderness area including hiking, backpacking, camping, nature viewing, bird watching,
Permits are not required for camping and backcountry campsites operate on a first-come first-serve basis.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Los Padres National Forest
Hiking Trails Within Chumash Wilderness
Backcountry Campsites
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