PMC is located at 5,500 ft in mountainous terrain. Please keep in mind that the weather does change from season to season. The summers can get up to about 90+ degrees F, and in the winters, temperatures can drop below freezing with several feet of snow. We highly recommend checking the weather before coming to PMC, as it can change quickly depending on the time of year.

Please note that during the winter, road access may be restricted or roads may be closed. In snowy weather, chains and/or 4-wheel drive (or all-wheel drive) may be required.

Also, dressing appropriately can make all the difference between being comfortable and having a “bad time”, so please keep your comfort and safety in mind, and remember to travel responsibly.

View NOAA’s weather forecast for PMC!

Check out Year-round Safety Information from the Forest Service

Please note that the only carrier you will have reception with is Verizon or a carrier that uses the Verizon network. We highly recommend checking to see what network your carrier uses in advance of visiting PMC, so you may plan appropriately.

Some businesses in the PMC village do offer free wifi. Please be aware that these are open to the public.

PMC is surrounded by national forest, and there is an abundant variety of flora and fauna in the area. It is possible that you will stumble upon bears, mountain lions, bob cats, coyotes, and rattle snakes.

We highly recommend that you check out the below resources for how to deal with encounters with various wildlife in Los Padres National Forest and PMC.

And please, DO NOT FEED OUR BEARS! A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR.

LEARN MORE:

BearWise Vacation Tips

“Be bear aware” information from the Forest Service

Year-round Safety Information from the Forest Service

Human-Wildlife Conflict information from the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife

We do not currently have public restrooms available year round. Some businesses in the Village have restrooms that are available to patrons.

During large events, such as the PMCCPOA’s annual festivals, porta-potties are available.

Please help us keep our community a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy by practicing leave no trace principles. It is possible that there may not always be an appropriate trash bin available. If that is the case, please pack your trash and take it with you to throw away elsewhere.

Learn more about Leave No Trace Principles from the National Park Service