Bottchers Gap Campground

If you're traveling on the PCH without reservations, try this place. There aren't many spots, so go early. The drive up to the campground is an experience within itself and the views are spectacular. Make sure you have a fly swatter, though. I'd give this five stars except for the flies.
4 10 years ago (02-08-2016)

Windy at night and we were swarmed by flies in the morning. Our tent pad was right next to another tent only separated by a post in the ground. The campground manager said it was one of the best sites...I say 3 stars but my wife says 2.
3 10 years ago (24-07-2016)

Perfect for spontanious stays even during high season! The campsites along PCH were all packed but this one was half empty and perfect for us (tent, low budget). There's no water running, but you're in perfect wilderness. 15 bucks a night! Just don't get impatient on the 20 min way from PCH & drive carefully.
5 10 years ago (21-07-2016)

**** Campground is CLOSED **** The area had a large fire and the entire Los Padres National Forest is closed. The area where the campground is looks like it was burned pretty bad from where the road was closed.
5 10 years ago (02-10-2016)

Very different wilderness area, especially for those used to the sierras. Very fun though!
3 13 years ago (23-07-2013)