Top Campgrounds near Santa Barbara
40 campgrounds 276 available sites Counts cover all campgrounds matching this search, across all pages. Sites are active listed accommodations; availability for your dates must be checked separately. Destination inventory statistics are refreshed daily.
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Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park
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Thousand Trails Rancho Oso
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Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
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Sage Hill
Sage Hill Campground, located in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, offers a group camping experience with easy access to the Santa Ynez River. Visitors can enjoy fishing and scenic trails for hiking and horseback riding. The campground features a sit...
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Upper Oso Campground
Upper Oso Campground offers a family-friendly environment for exploring California's coastal mountains. It features equestrian sites and is conveniently located near various trails and mountain streams.
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Los Prietos
Los Prietos Campground, located in the Los Padres National Forest, offers outdoor activities such as hiking and water recreation. This family-friendly campground features a lush, green environment. It is an ideal camping destination in the mountai...
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Paradise Campground
Paradise Campground is located in California's westernmost national forest, offering access to diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The area features mountain lakes and rivers, providing ample opportunities...
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Fremont Campground
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly site near California's western coast, offering access to various hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The campground also features off-road vehicle trails in a picturesque setting.
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El Capitan Canyon
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Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara
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Ventura Oaks
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Holiday Group Campground
Holiday Group Campground offers a serene natural retreat year-round, away from city life. It features various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground also has trails suited for off-road vehicle enthusia...
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Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler Gorge Campground offers a year-round family-friendly experience in Los Padres National Forest. Visitors can enjoy informative tours by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground features beautiful views of a stream and exp...
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Santa Cruz Scorpion
Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island offers stunning ocean views and a family-friendly atmosphere, located just a short hike from the pier and protected from strong winds. As the largest of California's Channel Islands, it boasts rich c...
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Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry
Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground offers a remote backcountry experience with stunning scenery, accessible only to experienced backpackers due to its rugged terrain and challenging weather. This unique campground, the island's only backcoun...
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Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
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Evergreen RV Park
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Anacapa Island
Anacapa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, consists of three islets featuring dramatic sea cliffs, natural bridges, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore a two-mile trail system, enjoy coastal views from a campground, and observe ...
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Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday
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Santa Rosa Island
Water Canyon Campground on Santa Rosa Island provides stunning views, hiking opportunities, and access to a nearby beach, all sheltered from strong winds. At 53,000 acres, it is California's second-largest island, home to unique plant species and ...
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Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park
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Thousand Trails Rancho Oso
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Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
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Sage Hill
Sage Hill Campground, located in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, offers a group camping experience with easy access to the Santa Ynez River. Visitors can enjoy fishing and scenic trails for hiking and horseback riding. The campground features a sit...
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Upper Oso Campground
Upper Oso Campground offers a family-friendly environment for exploring California's coastal mountains. It features equestrian sites and is conveniently located near various trails and mountain streams.
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Los Prietos
Los Prietos Campground, located in the Los Padres National Forest, offers outdoor activities such as hiking and water recreation. This family-friendly campground features a lush, green environment. It is an ideal camping destination in the mountai...
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Paradise Campground
Paradise Campground is located in California's westernmost national forest, offering access to diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The area features mountain lakes and rivers, providing ample opportunities...
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Fremont Campground
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly site near California's western coast, offering access to various hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The campground also features off-road vehicle trails in a picturesque setting.
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El Capitan Canyon
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Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara
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Ventura Oaks
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Holiday Group Campground
Holiday Group Campground offers a serene natural retreat year-round, away from city life. It features various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground also has trails suited for off-road vehicle enthusia...
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Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler Gorge Campground offers a year-round family-friendly experience in Los Padres National Forest. Visitors can enjoy informative tours by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground features beautiful views of a stream and exp...
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Santa Cruz Scorpion
Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island offers stunning ocean views and a family-friendly atmosphere, located just a short hike from the pier and protected from strong winds. As the largest of California's Channel Islands, it boasts rich c...
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Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry
Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground offers a remote backcountry experience with stunning scenery, accessible only to experienced backpackers due to its rugged terrain and challenging weather. This unique campground, the island's only backcoun...
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Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
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Evergreen RV Park
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Anacapa Island
Anacapa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, consists of three islets featuring dramatic sea cliffs, natural bridges, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore a two-mile trail system, enjoy coastal views from a campground, and observe ...
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Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday
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Santa Rosa Island
Water Canyon Campground on Santa Rosa Island provides stunning views, hiking opportunities, and access to a nearby beach, all sheltered from strong winds. At 53,000 acres, it is California's second-largest island, home to unique plant species and ...
Santa Barbara, California
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About Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is a scenic base on California’s Central Coast for beach camping and mountain escapes. Campgrounds and RV parks sit near the city, along the shoreline, and in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, with easy access to Los Padres National Forest and boat access to Channel Islands National Park from nearby harbors. Across 33 outdoor stays near Santa Barbara, you’ll mostly find RV and tent sites, while cabins and glamping can be limited. Nightly rates typically range from {lowest_rate} to {highest_rate}, with an average around {average_rate}.
For RV camping near Santa Barbara, local owners offer delivery to area campgrounds, and rentals include travel trailers and motorhomes suited for couples and families. More options are open in summer and fall than in winter or spring, so book early for peak weekends. Whether you want a coastal RV site or a tent campsite tucked against the mountains, camping near Santa Barbara keeps you close to beaches, trailheads, and classic Central Coast views.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Barbara has 40 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Santa Cruz Scorpion is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Santa Barbara vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Santa Barbara welcome pets. Los Prietos is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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