Nettle Springs
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Nettle Springs is a National Forest campground near New Cuyama, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
No potable water and no toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,420 ft
34.8033, -119.2921 in Ventura. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Nettle Springs?
No. Nettle Springs is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Nettle Springs?
Camping at Nettle Springs is free.
Is there drinking water at Nettle Springs?
No. Nettle Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Nettle Springs?
Nettle Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Nettle Springs
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Nettle Springs, in straight-line miles: Willett Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Sespe Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near New Cuyama and campgrounds in Ventura.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30