What's the difference between New Cuyama and Old Cuyama? About 5 miles!
Since Old Cuyama is basically a flood basin for the Cuyama River, a long time ago they moved the majority of 'town' westward. Looks like the old Buckhorn has finally gotten a complete and total make-over. WOW. How exciting! (can't wait to visit) This country area is a prime biker route and awesome drive west from here. The location is the middle of nowhere.
New Cuyama is an agriculture mecca, with some cattle grazing and oil drilling nearby. The entire Cuyama River Valley (along Hwy 166) borders Los Padres National Forest. General store and gasoline, that's about it. Oh yeah, and wildflowers!
new cuyama, California
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parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

new cuyama campgrounds
Quatal Canyon Camping
Nettle Springs Campground
Mount Abel - Cerro Noroeste
Aliso Park Campground
Bates Canyon Campground
Rock Front Ranch 4x4 Camp
Ballinger Canyon OHV
Brookshire Campground
Miranda Pine Campground
Horseshoe Springs Campground
Reyes Creek Campground
Reyes Peak Pine Mountain

description:
Agricultural community with a general store, post office, restaurant, burger shack & a boarded-up motel. This small community is located on Hwy 166, W of Hwy 33. A perfect stop over point for travelers heading to coastal destinations. The restaurant is decent cooking & service is pleasant. Located in between the Los Padres National Forest & the San Luis Obispo coastline, it is a nice place to relax on your drive west. A favorite motorcyclist route too. CHP is usually out with radar, so watch your speeds.
- nearby towns:
- Ventucopa
- Pine Mountain
- Taft
- Santa Maria
- Maricopa
- Nipomo
- Ventucopa

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