Off Highway 101 near Goleta, El Capitan Canyon operates as an established campground with both drive-in and walk-in access options. The facility provides standard amenities including restrooms, showers, drinking water, and WiFi connectivity. Campers can reserve sites ranging from $225-$600 per night, with campfires permitted and firewood available for purchase.
The canyon setting allows access to creek hiking and connects to nearby beach areas. El Capitán State Beach Campground sits just south for those preferring oceanfront camping with different amenities and pricing structures.
Description
Escape to Nature
A spectacular setting on the Santa Barbara coast where the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for adventure. Experience nature lodging in the beauty of the environment in camp-like surroundings with resort-style services not usually found in traditional camping.
Glamping-style accomodations are available in cedar cabins or adventure yurts where travelers can blend modern amenities, such as Wi-Fi, alongside the escapism and adventure recreation of camping, in accommodations that offer all the plush comforts you enjoy and expect.
El Capitan Canyon is a wildlife corridor. For the safety of your pets and the preservation of the Canyon, the property has a strict no pet policy.
El Capitan Canyon sits next to the Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara RV resort and has exchange privilege access where you can stop by their Camp store, watch an outdoor movie, or soak in the hot tub.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEl Capitan Canyon is located in California near Goleta
Coordinates
34.46459 N
120.02213799999998 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/8/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/8/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/8/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/8/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Cabins
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 45 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 52 min from Oxnard, CA
- 1 hr 12 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
- 2 hrs 22 min from Bakersfield, CA
