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Los Prietos Campground
![[image] Los Prietos Campground](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprd3812166.jpg)
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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Temporarily closed until further notice. Closed by Forest order 5-07-00-23-11 |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | Check-in time: 3:00pm, Check-out time: 12:00noon. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am |
| Reservations: | www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $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. |
| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | spring/summer/fall |
| Busiest Season: | summer |
| Restrictions: | 8 persons per site, 14 day stay limit. |
| Closest Towns: | Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Flush |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee. |
| Operated By: | Parks Management Company for the Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Santa Barbara Ranger District: (805) 967-3481 |
General Information
Directions:(From Santa Barbara) Off Hwy 101, 10 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 3.7 miles east on Paradise Road.
General Notes:
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.
Activities
Campground Camping
River access & fishing across main road, nature trails, hiking.
| No. of Sites | 37 |
| Reservation Info | www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fire Information | For current fire restrictions, contact Santa Barbara Ranger District at (805) 967-3481 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf |
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | yes |
| Tent camping: | yes |
| Parking: | yes |
| Toilets: | flush |
| Drinking water: | water spigots |
Related Information
Location
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