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American Canyon Campground

US Forest Service · California

American Canyon Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas. The only motorized entrance is through the Avenales Ranch. This is a working cattle ranch, and the owners have been generous to grant access to American Canyon through their ranch.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
(805) 925-9538
Coordinates
35.27682, -120.30753

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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