Los Padres National Forest

News Release

US Forest Service

Los Padres National Forest

Date: December 14, 2005

Office Hours Change at Los Prietos Ranger Station

The US Forest Service's Los Prietos Ranger Station, located 3505 Paradise Road, has switched to its winter operating schedule and is now open weekdays only, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Station staff provide forest visitors with recreation information, campfire permits and Adventure Passes. A variety maps and informative books about Los Padres National Forest are available for purchase.

On weekends during the winter season, forest visitors can obtain Adventure Passes, information and assistance from the following two locations: the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company office at Paradise Campground, and the information kiosk at the first river crossing. Both locations are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Los Prietos Ranger Station serves as the headquarters for the Santa Barbara Ranger District. The facility has been undergoing major reconstruction over the past year to improve service to the public and upgrade outdated administrative offices. Construction of the visitor center portion of the building is complete and the public can again use the parking lot and entrance at the front of the building.

Los Prietos Ranger Station is located approximately 3 miles from Highway 154 in the Lower Santa Ynez River Recreation Area. For further information, call (805) 967-3481.

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