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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Carpinteria, CA

863 Reviews

RV parks near Carpinteria provide ocean-adjacent camping options with varying levels of amenities. Ventura Beach RV Resort offers full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service, while Rincon Parkway RV Overnight provides direct oceanfront parking with no hookups or facilities beyond trash service. Flying Flags RV Resort in Buellton features concrete pads with sewer, water, and electric connections, accommodating larger motorhome units. Emma Wood State Beach allows self-contained RVs along the shoreline, though spaces are limited to approximately 45 feet in length. "The RV campsites are too small. You have to squeeze to get in or out of your RV," noted one visitor about the tighter spacing at state beach locations.

Several oceanfront RV parks along Highway 101 experience significant road noise during daytime hours. Advance reservations are essential for popular locations like Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park, which fills quickly despite its proximity to highway traffic. Sites at Hobson Beach County Park may flood during high tide periods, particularly those closest to the ocean. Most RV parks in the area allow pets, though many enforce leash requirements. Cell service varies across locations, with stronger signals at developed resorts and more limited connectivity at state beach locations. Dump stations are available at Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara and Ventura Beach RV Resort, while many state beach locations require self-contained units with no sanitary facilities provided.

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Best RV Sites Near Carpinteria, California (94)

    1. Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    19 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 879-5751

    "Been here in all seasons. Normally very nice weather. Had back in and pull through sites, all good experience. Great trails to hike or Mt. Bike ride. Easy access to the beach. Very friendly staff."

    "Clean facility. Heated pool and jacuzzi. Concrete pads and lots of trees. Connected to El Cap Canyon that has cabins and yurts. A really great store there with events like wine tasting and concerts."

    2. Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Summerland, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 966-9954

    "We were hesitant at first from working remote by being so close to the highway, but the tall wall that separates the highway and the park works very well."

    "We needed an overnight in Santa Barbara and chose this convenient location. Yes, there is highway noise but it is like white noise to me."

    3. Ventura Beach RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Ventura, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 643-9137

    "But when we came in for Halloween our 50 amp wasn’t working. My surge protector said it wasn’t the trailer. I was told by maintenance that someone would fix it, but nobody ever fake."

    "It is close to the 101 freeway, you can hear the traffic, but that didn’t bother us. Just be aware, it’s not a super quiet place."

    4. Thousand Trails Rancho Oso

    7 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Then I made the climb up the mountains to Rancho Oso. I stayed in the 5th level that had full hookups, and it was tiered in 7 levels, with an average of 10 spaces a level."

    "We chose it because it was near Santa Barbara. And it was affordable (with Thousand Trails). So near to Santa Barbara is a relative term. It’s a 35 minute drive on a lovely windey mountain road."

    5. Earl Warren RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Santa Barbara, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 350-4556

    $70 / night

    "Just a simple RV park outside of the campgrounds! I was happy to stay here in my van while in town to work. Great hot showers and quiet. Shore power plug in."

    "Very quiet, next to the golf course. Shade available at some parts of the lot but not all."

    6. Flying Flags RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Buellton, CA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 783-5247

    "Flying Flags RV Resort& Campground is one of my favorite RV resorts.  It is located in Buellton, CA very near the historic town of Solvang, as well as Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National Forest."

    "We had a premium site at $185 a night and it was nice, but it was on the main entrance road so that was a little annoying."

    7. Rincon Parkway RV Overnight

    17 Reviews
    Oak View, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    $43 - $47 / night

    "127 Slanted or parallel dry camp asphalt spots located along the Pacific Ocean and PCH approx 8 miles north of Ventura and 20 miles south of Santa Barbara off the Seaside Exit."

    "You're right on the beach, the weather is always perfect here and the ocean sounds drown out your neighbor's generator.

    No amenities other than trash dumpsters and the occasional recycle bin."

    8. Point Mugu Recreation Facility

    13 Reviews
    Port Hueneme, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 989-8407

    "The campground is located right on the beach overlooking the iconic Point Mugu rock to the south, and a nice quiet estuary to the north that is full of birds, seals, and other wildlife."

    "Best Beach Campground! WiFi too!"

    9. Ventura Oaks RV Park

    1 Review
    Oak View, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 649-9103

    10. Emma Wood State Beach

    27 Reviews
    Ventura, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 585-1850

    $40 / night

    "The spaces are very tight, it's hard to back in, you need to park your tow vehicle 10 or 15 feet away from your trailer, there's no hookups, and it's hard to get around."

    "There are no toilet facilities here (there are some portapotties at the entrance though - those might be for staff though.).  

    The only "amenity" this place offers is trash and recycling bins.  "

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  • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 27, 2023

    Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    Consistently nice!

    This was our fourth stay here. Been here in all seasons. Normally very nice weather. Had back in and pull through sites, all good experience. Great trails to hike or Mt. Bike ride. Easy access to the beach. Very friendly staff. Nice amenities. One of my favorite places. Will be back again.

  • Amanda M.
    Oct. 24, 2018

    Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach

    Carpinteria State Beach Campground

    Carpinteria State Beach Campground is a one of our frequently visited “staycation” spots. We live in nearby Santa Barbara, but will use Carp State Beach as a midway meeting point when friends from Southern California and Central California meet up.

    The campground is pretty large, and caters mostly to RVs and trailers. There are loops within the campground that are essentially just asphalt lots with small dirt spaces for fire pits and picnic benches - these are intended for RV campers, but we have tent camped there in a pinch. Since we are tent campers we do prefer to camp in the grassy tent sites, but they are limited in number and tend fill up quickly. Because of the moderate year-round weather, Carpinteria State Beach Campground stays pretty full all year long!

    The campground has full hook ups, clean plumed bathrooms, and coin-operated showers. There are grocery stores and conscience stores within short walking distance for anything you might need. Train tracks run directly behind the campground, so there is some noise pollution from the passing trains.

    The campground is at the very end of downtown Carpinteria, right next to the ocean. There are no “ocean front” sites, but the beach is a quick 1-minute walk from essentially anywhere in the campground. Some small sandy dunes separate the campground from the beach, and there is an accessible paved boardwalk running along the length of the dunes. There are beautiful tide pools just south of Carpinteria State Beach Campground that are a must see. Check the tide charts on the internet to visit the tide pools at low to mid tide.

    While we really enjoy camp cooking, we tend to opt to walk into town to eat when camping in Carpinteria. Linden Avenue is right next to the campground, and is the main street in downtown Carpinteria. There is a wide variety of restaurants, breweries and coffee shops downtown. Island Brewery CO is a local favorite just on the edge of the campground - while I don’t think they have food available (yet), their beer is GREAT! Their avocado beer is a must try - I know it sounds weird, but it’s delicious (and doesn’t taste like avocados)! Rincon Brewery is a few blocks up from the campground, and also has great beer, and TASTY FOOD!

    CAMPSITE SPECS

    Fees: $45/night (normal campsite)

    Plumbed Toilets: Yes

    Drinking Water: Yes

    Showers: Yes (coin-operated)

    Picnic Table: Yes

    Firepit: Yes

    Cooking Grate: Yes

    Shade: No

    Cell Service: Yes

    Animal Bins/Food lockers: No

    Trash: Yes

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 22, 2022

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    Mostly a good camp

    Huge campground! Variety of sites from dry to full hookups. Anything with hookups is cramped though. We originally booked FHU and opted out for much more spacious dry site. Dry sites really vary but all are largish. Fire pit at 409 put in a strange location so that we is located on the back side of our trailer. Really no other way we could have configured it. For such a large park with so many amenities I cannot believe the dog park is downright tiny. But park during week is largely vacant so a lot of space to let your dog run (which is against policy). Sure the place is a muddy mess is the rain. Ground squirrels got the place all torn up but hey they were there first. Generally this is a great destination resort! Go see the monarch butterflies in Goleta in winter months. They overwinter there!

  • Connor N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2022

    Thornhill Broome Beach — Point Mugu State Park

    Beach camping on PCH!

    Spent 3 nights here and absolutely loved it. Campground has trash, porta-potties, and appeared to have potable spigots but didn't confirm. Verizon service was hit or miss, but with a booster it was usable. Nice fire rings and picnic tables. Only downside was highway noise, but the surf drowned out all but big-rigs. Saw dolphins and seals back to back days! We're so glad we went, and if we pass by again we will be staying for sure!

  • Jan G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2022

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    Loved this place!

    First: the bad… it was so windy and cold. Make sure you bring warm clothes!

    The good: nice level site, full hookup, picnic table, trees.. (hookup sites don’t have fire pits) Biking/hiking trail was nice:) And can bike and walk around campground! It’s a very big place to explore:) Great disc golf course!! Free to play! The store has camping items, some food (overpriced but that’s expected) , souvenirs, gas… We wanted to get propane when checking out, but nobody in the store knew how to do it, so we were told to come back in 1.5 hours, but we were leaving. It was too windy and cold to fish, which is why we went there:( check the forecast and any wind advisories!! Great restaurant, lots of space to explore. No human contact with the water. Don’t expect to swim.

  • J
    May. 4, 2018

    Lake Piru Recreation Area

    Lovely get away

    Close to town but no cell signal, this place is amazing! Large camping area and I’ve never felt crowded ! Quarter showers and laundry, and a dog park! Lots of deer in the area and Great Lake to fish at! They also offer some hook ups for the rv campers

  • A
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Tapo Canyon Park

    Clean and quiet, except for the birds

    This is a very nice campground near everything but still away from it all. No issues parking our 42' 5th wheel here. Clean and quiet despite the peacocks. They can be rather loud when startled. I swear they could hear my morning alarm and squawked their disapproval. The camp host Shawn is AMAZING! Bathrooms are very clean. Showers are coin operated. DO NOT expect cell service. I could only work from this spot by placing my mobile HomeFi router on top of the camper. Our Verizon phones were paper weights. Make sure your reservations are complete online before arriving. The Rangers check the spots multiple times a week. The kids enjoyed the playground and fields. It's not uncommon to see and hear movie/TV production crews at the filming locations along the road. Pet friendly but be careful at night. Mountain lions were spotted while there.

  • Crystal
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Kenney Grove Park

    Small but peaceful

    Ok, so first off driving into this place feels a little "Texas Chainsaw" but don't worry, its fine. When I saw regional park I was expecting something way bigger however this is about the size of a small city park that turned its parking lot into a campground. None the less, we had a very pleasant stay. It was nice and quite despite it being Fourth of July weekend and we even had a few friendly bats fly around us. The playground was a bunch of old metal pieces that looked like you would surely break a leg so naturally my 2 and 4 year old LOVED it. LOL. Its in a great location with close drive to Ventura and Pismo beaches. Would definitely stay here again for a quick getaway.

    Oh and note, the full hook up sites are for Model A's (stayed at 56). So hook ups are on the opposite side and really close to the "entrance" so we couldnt back in, we had to parking our towing vehicle in the general parking area. We had our small travel trailer and thank God we had a 40 ft sewer hose.

  • E
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach

    Best Annual Trips

    My family has been camping here for 50+ years... should say enough! Best camping trip (with family, friends, solo, whatever!) you’ll have, safe area, very accessible. Bathrooms have power outlets, token-powered hot showers, and super close to town. Make sure you pack your food away at night.... raccoons are present!

Guide to Carpinteria

Carpinteria, California, offers a fantastic selection of RV camping options, perfect for those looking to enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery and outdoor activities.

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Activities for the Adventurous Spirit

  • Enjoy a range of activities at Ventura Ranch KOA, featuring zip-lining, a jumping pillow, and playgrounds for family fun.
  • Take advantage of the hiking opportunities at Thousand Trails Rancho Oso, where you can explore the beautiful mountain trails and even go horseback riding.
  • Relax and unwind at Earl Warren RV Park, located near a golf course, perfect for a peaceful day outdoors.

Affordable RV Camping Options

  • Prices for RV parks in the area can vary, with options like Rincon Parkway RV Overnight starting around $47 per night during peak season.
  • At Ventura Beach RV Resort, expect to pay around $40 per night, though additional fees may apply for extra guests and amenities.
  • For a budget-friendly stay, consider Mountain View RV Park, which offers basic amenities at a reasonable price, making it a practical choice for travelers.

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