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Colson Campground is a primitive campground located approximately 40 miles from the city of Santa Maria, CA. There are five campsites with tables and fire rings. There is no running water and no bathroom. Popular campground for hunters, as this campground is easy access to the Alejandro Trail. Please pack out all of your trash.
From Santa Maria: Betteravia R. 7 miles east, Mesa Rd. 4.5 miles east, Tepusquet Canyon. Rd. 4.5 miles north, Colson Cyn. Rd. 4.2 miles.
As of April 2021, this camp has been permanently closed by the forestry service. See photo of new steel barriers
Out of the way, fairly quiet, nice area. A little overgrown sometimes, but nothing too bad and not a problem for me personally. You'll need a vehicle with some ground clearance to make it up there. My truck can make it in 2wd, so 2wd vehicles with some all terrains is fine. The most intense part is actually the little uphill bit to the campgrounds themselves. Very rutted, but you can drive between and above the ruts with little skill. Lots of wildlife, especially bob cats and mountain lions. They tend to stay away from the road and grounds, but they are around so be cautious. Lots of big frogs and toads during and after the rainy season. Plenty of owls all year round. Great place to go away for a night, especially since it's so close for Orcutt/SM residents.
