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Recreation Region: Santa Barbara Ranger District
Lower Oso Day Use Picnic Area
The Lower Oso Day Use Pinci Area is located off Paradise Road just across the first Santa Ynez River crossing ford.
Lower Oso Day Use Area includes 28 sites, each with a picnic table, pedestal grill and parking spur. There are three flush toilet buildings for a total of eight seats. The Santa Ynez River can be accessed from the site.
Drinking water is available. There is no electricity.
Lower Oso Day Use Area is open all year. However, during high river flows Paradise Road is closed to motorized traffic.
Area amenities: Picnic tables, BBQs, Parking, trash, hiking trails, water play, flush toilets, drinking water.
General Information
January - December
No overnight camping in day use area. Camping allowed only in campgrounds.
This day use area is managed by the Parks Management for the Forest Service. $10 per vehicle or you can purchase and use the Parks Management Annual Day Use Pass for $50. Pass can be purchased from the PMC at www.campone.com or purchased from the campground hosts at Paradise Campground, Upper Oso Campground or Sage Hill Campground.
Getting There
Parking
Yes
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Yes
