Los Prietos Campground
ALERT: 1/1/2023 - Los Prietos Campground is temporarily closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal.
Nice shade, large oak trees, paved roads. White Rock Day Use has river access ¼ mile away. Excellent river access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. Firewood available from campground host. There are 38 campsites.
Reservations: 35 campsites are on the reservation system and (3 sites) are first-come, first-serve.
Reservations
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Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis:
- Can be booked through Wed, May 27th 2026. Select dates for availability.
- On November 28, 2025 at 07:00 AM PST, availability will be released through May 28, 2026.
General Information
In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
January - December
Check-in time: 3:00pm, Check-out time: 12:00noon. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am
Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee.
- 8 persons per site
- 14 day stay limit
- For current Fire Restrictions: Check the Alerts and Fire Danger Status menu above and the Current Conditions webpage.
- Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings.
- Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
$30.00 per site, $10.00 for each extra vehicle. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee.
Address: 3505 Paradise Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 724-0079 or (805) 967-3481
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.541475
Longitude: -119.801865
Elevation
945
Directions
From Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, turn east onto Highway 154 and continue about 11 miles. Turn onto Paradise Road and travel about 3 miles to the campground.
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.
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