Figueroa Mountain Directions

• Take a right on Highway 154 at the campground entrance.

• Drive approximately 10 miles on Highway 154 to Armour Ranch Road; it's immediately after you cross the Santa Ynez River. If you get to Highway 246, which is the Solvang turn-off, you've gone too far.

• Take a right on Armour Ranch Road and drive approximately 1.5 miles to Happy Canyon Road.

• Turn right on Happy Canyon Road and drive approximately 12 miles through Santa Ynez Valley horse country to Cachuma Camp. Here you will find a few picnic tables and a questionable out-house.

• At this point, the name of the road has changed from Happy Canyon Road to Figueroa Mountain Road. Continue on this road for another 4 miles. You will reach the burned out remains of an old ranger station.

• Continue on Figueroa Mountain Road as it turns left. Drive approximately 8 miles to the Figueroa Mountain Lookout turn-off.


Now you have a choice!

• You can take a very sharp right and head on up approximately 2 miles, following the signs, to the Figueroa Mountain Lookout at 4500 feet with its incredible views (and driving by a delightful picnic area along the way). Please note that this side road is a dirt road, although it's in good shape and is generally navigable with a regular vehicle. Also, this side road is not a loop...you will need to come back out to Figueroa Mountain Road the same way you went in.

or...

• You can continue on Figueroa Mountain Road and drive approximately 13 very scenic miles down the mountain towards Los Olivos (passing Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on the way, lucky you!).

And now you have another choice!

• After you have driven the 13 miles down the mountain, you will come to Highway 154. If you're ready to head back to camp, take a left on Highway 154 and drive 17 miles to the entrance to Live Oak Camp.

• But if you're in the mood to do a little shopping, cross Highway 154 and enter the charming little village of Los Olivos, full of art galleries and gift shops.



Please Note!

All national forest visitors will be required to display an Adventure Pass in their vehicles when parked on national forest land for recreation purposes. You will not need a pass when you are traveling through the Forest but not stopping and parking.

And how about some wonderful news! As of April 18, 2003, Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access Passports will be accepted at all sites and areas requiring the National Forest Adventure Pass.