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Fremont Campground

Many oak trees, large sites, hilly area. Some sites are a short distance from the parking spur and the paved road while others are further. Access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. Sites are for tent or RV camping but there are no RV hookups. Each site has a picnic table, campfire ring, and BBQ pedestal grill. There are currently porta-potties, but potable water is available. Firewood is available from the campground host. There are 14 campsites. 

Reservations: 13 campsites are on the reservation system, and 1 site is available first-come, first-serve. 

Reservations

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Booking Windows

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Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis.

General Information

January - December

Check-in time: 3:00pm

Check-out time: 12:00noon

Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am 

  • Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.
  • 14-day stay limit

  • For current Fire Restrictions: Check Current Conditions page and the Alerts page.
  • Campfire Permits are required for the use of campfires, charcoal fires, or portable gas stoves outside of designated recreation sites when conditions allow.

$40.00 per site, per night. Additional $2.00 weekend and holiday fees. Not including taxes or discounts.

Campsite reservation fee covers 6 people and 1 vehicle. Maximum number of people per site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person, per night after 6 people). Maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night).

Interagency Senior and Access Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee.

  • Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.

Smokey Bear  - Los Prietos Ranger Station

Address: 3505 Paradise Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-724-0079 or 805-967-3481
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.543143

Longitude: -119.821608

Elevation

1000

Directions

(From Santa Barbara) Hwy 101, 10 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 2.5 miles east on Paradise Rd.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 22, 2026