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Places to Camp near Santa Barbara, CA

821 Reviews

Santa Barbara, California, is one of the Golden State’s quintessential beach towns. With pristine beaches and immaculate ocean views, you’ll want to stop and smell the roses (and the ocean air).

The best camping near Santa Barbara is just up US…

Best Camping Sites Near Santa Barbara, CA (113)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

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    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    55 Reviews
    239 Photos
    772 Saves
    Santa Ynez, California

    Set amidst acres of wilderness flanked by the picturesque Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains, lies glimmering…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Carpinteria State Beach

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    Carpinteria State Beach

    49 Reviews
    106 Photos
    867 Saves
    Carpinteria, California

    Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria camping offers a mile of beach for swimming, surf fishing,…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $53 - $108 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from El Capitán State Beach

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    El Capitán State Beach

    43 Reviews
    104 Photos
    941 Saves
    Goleta, California

    El Capitán State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $10 - $45 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Lake Casitas Recreation Area

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    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    36 Reviews
    89 Photos
    417 Saves
    Oak View, California

    Lake Casitas camping offers over 400 sites, so you can choose the camping experience that suits you best. Some…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Refugio State Beach Campground — Refugio State Beach

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    Refugio State Beach Campground — Refugio State Beach

    25 Reviews
    42 Photos
    508 Saves
    Solvang, California

    The campsite fee covers one vehicle. There are additional fees for extra vehicles. Please note: Fires are…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Emma Wood State Beach

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    Emma Wood State Beach

    26 Reviews
    58 Photos
    349 Saves
    Ventura, California

    Moderate temperatures help make Emma Wood State Beach popular for swimming, surfing and fishing. Catches include…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Trash

    $40 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Wheeler Gorge Campground

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    Wheeler Gorge Campground

    29 Reviews
    72 Photos
    1 Save
    Ojai, California

    Overview

    Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all…

    • Pets
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets

    $34 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

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    Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    15 Reviews
    81 Photos
    416 Saves
    Goleta, California

    Treat the family to memorable camping on California's Central Coast at Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara, formerly Ocean…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park

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    Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park

    12 Reviews
    8 Photos
    201 Saves
    Summerland, California

    The only RV park located in the city of Santa Barbara. We offer convenient, comfortable RV sites and friendly,…

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Los Prietos

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    Los Prietos

    12 Reviews
    27 Photos
    219 Saves
    Goleta, California

    Overview

    Los Prietos Campground is situated in the Los Padres National Forest and provides access to a…

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $40 - $44 / night


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