Paradise Campground

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5050 PARADISE ROAD
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

Overview

Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding and more. Mountain lakes and rivers in the area offer campers plentiful fishing, boating and swimming opportunities.

Recreation

The Santa Ynez River is popular for a variety of water-related recreation and can be accessed at White Rock Day-Use Area, less than half a mile from the campground.

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, a no-body-contact reservoir, is about 10 miles northwest of the campground. It offers boating, fishing and kayaking. Anglers will find an abundance of annually stocked trout. Carp and bass are also common catches.

Visitors enjoy a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Aliso National Recreation Trail is a popular, 2.5-mile loop that begins near the campground. Also nearby is the 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail, which provides access to a variety of other trails in the area.

The Camuesa OHV Route and its connecting trails are available within 10 miles of the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers just over a dozen sites for single and double-family tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Utility hookups are not provided. Parking spurs are paved and can accommodate most RVs. Firewood can be purchased from the campground host. The nearest fee dump station is about 11 miles away at Cachuma Lake County Park off State Route 154.

Natural Features

The developed campground is located in the Santa Ynez Mountains at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The Santa Ynez River can be accessed through a tunnel beneath adjacent Paradise Road.

The campground is nestled in an oak tree woodland that provides ample shade in most sites. Lush greenery blankets the campground and an open, level playing field allows for games and exploration.

Nearby Attractions

The city of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean are about 18 miles from the campground.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 14 sites
  • Longest rig: 48 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people

Fees

All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle. Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people.) Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night. Double Sites All Double campsite reservations are good for 12 people and 2 vehicles Maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge person per night after 12 people) Maximum Number of vehicles per double site is 4 ($10.00 additional charge per vehicle per night after 2 vehicles) Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility

Directions

From Santa Barbara, take Highway 154 for approximately 9 miles to Paradise Road. Turn right and continue on Paradise Road to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

182 reviews
5 stars
102
4 stars
44
3 stars
14
2 stars
10
1 stars
12
Melina H
Loop:Area Paradise
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Reviewed 15 days ago
The camping was great. I had all we needed and the camp host is very professional and kind. The campground was clean and everyone was quiet at quiet time. The bathrooms were decent. I will definitely be returning soon
Volker K
Loop:Area Paradise
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Reviewed 23 days ago
This campground is an absolute hidden gem along the drive from Monterey to Santa Barbara! It is the perfect secret paradise to break up your road trip.
Benjamin S
Loop:Area Paradise
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Es war wirklich eine schöne ruhige Übernachtung.
Abraham D
Loop:Area Paradise
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
HAD A GREAT TIME!
Chaeryn C
Loop:Area Paradise
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Was at 001, clean bathrooms(flies but pretty inevitable). Wish there was more shade on our campsite. Vicious crows beware.
Catherine G
Loop:Area Paradise
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Nice secluded flat campground. My only gripe is that it is a bit run down. Most California campgrounds are.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 37% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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