Camp ObserverUpper Oso Campground
Camp site features
Across 19 camp sites:
- Pets allowed: all 19 sites
- Longest rig: 45 ft
- Largest party: 8 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). Extra vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility.
Directions
From Santa Barbara, travel north on Highway 101. Exit onto Highway 154 and continue northwest for about 10 miles. Turn east onto Paradise Road and travel about 6 miles. Turn north onto Forest Route 5N15 and continue less than two miles to the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Talitha U
Loop:Uppe
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Reviewed 4 years ago
We loved our visit to Upper Oso! The sites are well spaced apart and there’s plenty of shade. The creek had a little water if you hike up stream a bit. The Aliso trail is walking distance if you want a beautiful hike with views. We did get woken up by OHVs taking the access road, but they came and left quickly. There are flush toilets and the host kept them very clean. Some sites are a distance from your vehicle, so if you sleep in your van, like we did, or have all your gear in your car take this into consideration.
Glenn L
Loop:Uppe
Site:
Reviewed 4 years ago
Filthy campground, piles of very fine dirt… blowing around. Someone needs to sweep every campsite. Host looked like she had a rough night when I arrived around 3 pm. She was not dressed appropriately and told me to not bother her before 10 am if I had any problems. There were various used plastic water bottles around every water spigot filled with water and standing out in the sun. I don’t know who filed all those old plastic bottles and put them around every water spigot but it was a complete waste of time, who wants old stagnant warm water that has been sitting in the sun for days? I will never go back to this campground.
Emma B
Loop:Uppe
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Nice campgrounds. Great escape from the city. The host was lovely. Lots of flies and mosquitos during the day.
Juana O
Loop:Uppe
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Amazing place, beautiful and peaceful. Fully recommend it.
rob a
Loop:Uppe
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Toilet only fair Pit toilets could be better. The road in makes it good because it is not for big rigs Good site It was HOT
Joe L
Loop:Uppe
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Reviewed 4 years ago
The campgrounds are worn, restrooms are filthy and the asphalt on parking pads are covered with dirt and weeds, causing Camp Host to make threats about parking on dirt. The fact that the Upper Oso Horse Campgrounds (and others on Paradise Road) are still not open, after over 4 year closure, is a shame and just mismanagement on the part of the Santa Barbara Ranger District. STOP MILKING THE COVID SITUATION, GET OFF YOUR REAR ENDS AND GET BACK TO WORK.
