Established Camping
P-Bar Campground
P-Bar Campground is located near Santa Barbara, CA, surrounded by mountainous terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 40°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez Mountains, offering hiking and outdoor activities.
Description
Oak trees. The campground is usually full on weekends during deer hunting season, mid August through late September. Big Caliente Hot Springs is 4 miles away. The last 9 miles of driving to the campground is on dirt roads. To access the Pendola / Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area after Romero Saddle on East Camino Cielo Road, the pavement ends. Forest Road 5N12, 5N15, and 5N16 are dirt roads where higher clearance vehicles are recommended.There are no services in the Pendola Area.There are no phones, limited cell phone coverage, no potable water, no gasoline, or automotive repairs, etc. Water in the creeks are extremely low to completely dry. It is recommended that visitors plan to haul their own water in for camping.
Location
P-Bar Campground is located in California
Directions
From Santa Barbara: Off Hwy 101, 8 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 20 miles east on East Camino Cielo Road, 3.7 miles NW on 5N15.
Coordinates
34.51454951 N
119.59082082 W
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Oxnard
- 2 hrs 33 min from Santa Maria
- 2 hrs 46 min from Los Angeles
- 3 hrs 32 min from Bakersfield
