Nira Campground is a primitive 12-site campground nestled among oak trees along Manzana Creek in Los Padres National Forest, offering a scenic base for backpacking into the San Rafael Wilderness and water activities like fishing and swimming.

The campground features picnic tables and fire rings at each site, vault toilets, and a nearby trailhead, but has no drinking water or hookups—visitors must bring all water and supplies.

Small RVs under 20 feet are permitted at most sites, though sites 1-3 are tent-only; reservations are available through Recreation. gov at $30/night.